Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah writes to Tamil Nadu counterpart Stalin backing renewed Centre-State relations debate
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of Karnataka has written to his Tamil Nadu counterpart, M.K. Stalin, expressing strong support for initiating a national conversation on Union-State relations. Siddaramaiah emphasized the importance of cooperative federalism in India's constitutional framework and urged all states to participate in constructive dialogue. He highlighted concerns about "incremental centralisation" that has altered the balance of power, calling for an institutional platform like a revitalized Inter-State Council to restore equilibrium. Siddaramaiah believes that India’s strength lies in cooperative federalism, constitutional trust, and respect for diversity.
1 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi maintains that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will complete his five-year term despite calls for leadership change.
3 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah commended Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Stalin for initiating a renewed national conversation on Union-State relations.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah advocates for a national dialogue on Union-State relations, emphasizing cooperative federalism and a revitalized Inter-State Council.
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