Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday dismissed any leadership change in the state government, saying that there was no discussion in the Congress regarding the change of the chief minister's post. He added that his deputy, DK Shivakumar, himself noted that there is no vacancy
As per the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), both Karnataka leaders discussed organising an air show during the Mysore Dasara Festival along with the Defence corridor.
Ahead of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 in Bengaluru, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra met Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the state capital on Thursday.
"BJP is daydreaming about the change of power in the government. BJP believes only lies and not the truth, and the BJP, who are incompetent in lying, does not know how to tell the truth. They believe it or not, we are all together," the Chief Minister said while addressing the media at Nandi
Speaking after visiting the Bhoga Nandishwara Temple, Siddaramaiah said, "What BJP says is only lies. You (media) only don't believe what they say. They're known for lies. They don't know speaking the truth. Doesn't matter whether they believe it or not, we are all together."
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the state government is considering appealing the Central Administrative Tribunal's (CAT) decision that quashed the suspension order of senior IPS officer Vikas Kumar in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede case.
While addressing the issue of Congress general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Surjewala's visit, Siddaramaiah stressed that he has come to strengthen the party organisation.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah gave these instructions after holding a meeting of senior police officers and a progress review meeting of the police department at the office of the State Director General of Police.
Addressing a gathering of senior police officials, the Chief Minister revealed that the government has approved the recruitment of 4,411 police personnel, with appointments expected to be completed within the current year.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday dismissed remarks made by Minister KN Rajanna suggesting possible political changes in the state, saying it is better to ignore such statements.