In a post on X, CM Siddaramaiah wrote, "The BJP people are weaving a new strategy of a religious pilgrimage to Dharmasthala. They politicize everything. Let them go on the yatra if they want. The formation of the SIT has been welcomed by Shri Kshetra's Dharmadhikari Veerendra Heggade hims
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday ruled out a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the alleged mass burial case at Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala, saying the Special Investigation Team (SIT) was already investigating the matter.
Amid the row over inviting renowned Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara festival, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah remarked that Dussehra is a non-religious festival, Naada festival is for everyone, and it is appropriate for it to be inaugurated by Booker Prize w
Opposition leader R. Ashok demanded that CM Siddaramaiah, who had alleged vote rigging by the Congress in the previous election, provide an explanation to the public regarding this matter.
Siddaramaiah felicitated former Advocate General Ravivarma Kumar on Thursday, and recalled, "In 1991, when I contested Lok Sabha elections, I lost it because of cheating (fraud) we can say. At that time, Ravivarma Kumar only filed the case as my advocate by drafting it without taking any fee
Addressing reporters, Vijayendra said that a wrong impression has been created among the public about the government. The government has faltered in handling this case, and in this context, he (Chief Minister) must seek forgiveness from people of the state.
He questioned the urgency in forming SIT, the bias towards Hindu institutions, Delhi leaders' Involvement, masked man's identity, funding and orchestration of alleged murders at Dharmasthala.
On June 4, 11 people died and several were injured in a stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy stadium as a massive crowd of nearly 3 lakh people had gathered to witness the victory celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, celebrating their maiden IPL trophy win.
CM Siddaramaiah said, "A compensation of Rs 5 lakh each will be given to the families of those who died or committed suicide due to the mistreatment of microfinanciers."
In a letter to the Defence Minister, Siddaramaiah wrote, "On behalf of the Government and the people of Karnataka, I express my heartfelt gratitude to you for kindly agreeing for holding the Air Show by the Indian Air Force in Mysuru as part of the world famous Mysuru Dasara-2025 celebration