Siddaramaiah Longest-Serving Chief Minister of Karnataka

15 UPDATES · 14 DAYS · 5 JAN 2026 — 18 JAN 2026

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Latest · 18 Jan 2026

B.Y. Vijayendra, BJP State president, criticized D.K. Shivakumar's absence from the World Economic Forum, alleging it reflects Congress leadership's apathy towards governance.

What this timeline covers

This event covers Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement regarding his upcoming record for the longest tenure as Chief Minister of Karnataka, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by Siddaramaiah, the government, or the opposition unless they are direct developments or consequences of this particular statement and the record-breaking tenure.

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5Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Longest tenure as Chief Minister with “people’s blessings”: Siddaramaiah

6Jan

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah has surpassed D. Devaraj Urs's record as the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka.

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah, the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka, has a long and varied political career marked by multiple roles within the JD(S) and Congress.

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah achieved the record for longest tenure as Chief Minister of Karnataka, but a final decision on his continuation rests with the party's high command.

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah is on track to surpass Devaraj Urs's record for the longest-serving chief minister in Karnataka.

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah celebrated his record-breaking tenure as Karnataka's longest-serving Chief Minister with feasts, special poojas, and the distribution of sweets in Mysuru.

11Jan

The Hindu

BJP MP Jagadish Shettar criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's record, arguing that his seven years in office lacked significant development and that infighting within the Congress hindered progress.

The Hindu

The seer of the Basava Dharma Peetha urged for Siddaramaiah's continued term as Chief Minister, citing his adherence to Basavanna's principles and commitment to upliftment of the downtrodden.

12Jan

The Hindu

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a commitment to regional development in Kalyana Karnataka, citing Congress efforts and infrastructure projects as key drivers.

The Hindu

Congress president Kharge has announced that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will be summoned to Delhi for leadership discussions as needed.

13Jan

The Hindu

The BJP criticized Siddaramaiah for prioritizing a meeting with Rahul Gandhi over a visit by Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi engaged in separate, informal conversations with Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar at the Mysuru airport, sparking speculation about leadership dynamics within the Karnataka Congress.

14Jan

The Hindu

Rahul only told us to continue good work: DKS

18Jan

The Hindu

Satish Jarkiholi, Public Works Minister, declared his intention to pursue the Chief Minister's position in 2028.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

B.Y. Vijayendra, BJP State president, criticized D.K. Shivakumar's absence from the World Economic Forum, alleging it reflects Congress leadership's apathy towards governance.

Story concluded