The Karnataka CM’s younger son, thrust into politics after brother’s death, now dictates orders, summons officials and speaks on succession, drawing ire from allies and opposition.
Siddaramaiah has surpassed Devaraj Urs’ 2,790-day record as Karnataka CM. A look at his march through the state’s volatile politics & how he stands apart from Urs.
Already dealing with corruption allegations, price hikes to offset cost of welfare guarantees & Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede, the CM seems to be operating under shadow of uncertainty.
The statement by Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swami comes at a time when voices within Congress are increasingly calling for more deputy CMs to better represent state's communities.
Political analysts & local residents point to growing fatigue with politics of polarisation, desire for development and focus on livelihood issues as reasons for shift in emphasis.
Karnataka’s political arena is packed with the offspring, siblings, spouses, and in-laws of various political figures, with the Congress alone fielding at least 15 such candidates.
Tipu Sultan's life is a hot topic in poll-bound Karnataka, and now his death is up for debate, with BJP arguing 2 Vokkaliga warriors killed him. But move seems to be backfiring.
Since Gujarat announced that it is introducing Gita in schools, the issue has become a talking point in Karnataka, with leaders of Congress as well as BJP backing the idea.
From Kozhikode in Kerala to Uttara Kannada in Karnataka, a unique brand of bloody, hateful, and divisive politics pervades the southwestern coastal districts.
Electoral competition now appears dominated by welfare delivery and governance metrics, but ideology has not disappeared in Tamil Nadu. Instead, it has become strategic.
India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.
On lessons from the ongoing West Asia conflict, he says that while US had superior technology and strike capability, Iran used geography to its advantage.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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