Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Congress is the only national party that celebrates the value of the Constitution as its value.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that a review petition will be filed before the Cauvery Water Management Authority and the Supreme Court tomorrow stating  that we do not have water and therefore cannot release water.

Steps should be taken to prevent human-wildlife conflicts.Funding to build barricades to prevent animals from coming out of forest areas  will be looked into.

We feel that Cauvery water should not be released to Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told to the delegation of farmers, dalits, labourers and Kannada activists that a decision will be taken after the meeting with the expert team this evening.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah felicitated the Indian Blind  women's cricket team who won the gold medal and the blind men's cricket team from Karnataka who won the silver medal in the IBSA World Cricket Tournament (Cricket for Bind) at the Home Office Krishna today.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a Chamarajanagar district progress review meeting in Chamarajanagar.

It is unhealthy to have a grand wedding  using borrowed  money. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called to stop availing agricultural loans and using it for weddings.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited Mysore to participate in various programs.

As per the instructions of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Janata Darshan was held simultaneously in all districts across the state for the first time and received good response from public and officials.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that if tourism grows in the state, the cultural pride of the country will increase and the economy will get a boost.

BJP has shown it's hypocrisy by putting a barrier of delimitation and  census for women's reservation bill fixing its lifespan.  Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the implementation of women's reservation is doubtful because of this reason.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held progress review meeting of Energy Department at Home Office Krishna.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that distribution of Cauvery water has become difficult for our state as the distress  formula is not ready.

Warm greetings to the people of Kalyana Karnataka on the special occasion of 75 years of Kalyana Karnataka Liberation and a decade of conferring special status to the region by implementation of Article 371(j) of Constitution.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that the government will take steps for setting up a Vishwakarma study centre.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the government will take action on DCP and SP level officials who will be held responsible for unlawful activities and illegally organized crimes taking place in the limits of  their respective police stations.

The Karnataka government organized a massive event to commemorate the 'International Day of Democracy’ by reading the preamble of the Constitution.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed the officials of the Excise Department to curb illegal liquor , avoid smuggling of illegal liquor, recover tax arrears and achieve the set target in tax collection.

Chief Minister expressed his dissatisfaction over 1948 applications that were pending for electrification under the Ganga Kalyana scheme and gave clear instruction to complete it within two months.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that, even before discussing about releasing water to Tamilnadu, there water is not available in the state. Therefore let us all protect the interest of the state together and put aside politics.

Karnataka Chief Minister Inaugurate the 'South India DGP's Co-ordination Conference' in the presence of Home Minister G Parameshwara.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah gave  clear instruction to DCs and Zilla Panchayat CEOs to invite Ministers and MLAs to hold public meetings at taluk level once a week and respond to their grievances.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that agricultural universities should conduct more research on developing agriculture in drylands.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah the Prime Minister has  not responded  for the all party delegation which has   written a letter  seeking the Prime Minister's time  to press the Center about all the projects including Mahadayi, Upper Krishna and Cauvery dispute.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that social and economic inequality has continued to exist as the country's wealth and production are accumulating in the hands of a few individuals.

Police, Law, Social Welfare and Revenue Departments should work in coordination with each other to reduce the cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and handle the registered cases effectively.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questioned the officials as to why no charge sheet has been registered against the accused in caste atrocity cases and caste atrocity murder cases even after 120 days and warned that action should be taken against the SPs and DCPs.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that for the mental and physical fitness of the children of the State, the Ksheera Bhagya scheme  has been implemented and more than 54 lakh children have nutritious food every day and it has received immense appreciation at the international level.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah opined that the mentality that killed Mahatma Gandhi, who lived a very pious life, killed Gauri Lankesh, Dabholkar, Pansare and  MM Kalburgi.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his concern over the increasing number of human- wild animal conflict in the State. He instructed forest officials to adopt scientific measures to control the animals from entering the villages.

The purpose of education is not just  to impart  knowledge. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the goal of education is to make children Vishwamanavas.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Budget allocated for the capital expenditure in the current year is Rs 54,374 crore and directed officials to ensure  the funds allocated to various departments are spent by February.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah opined that  technology, at its core, is a tool for human progress.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah offered bagina to Krishna reservoir in the program organized by Krishna Bhagya Jal Nigam today in Alamatti.

It is an insult to God to create caste-religious conflict in the name of God. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that everyone is equal in the eyes of God.

A delegation led by President of Bhutayi Trust, Hallegere, Mandya and  American  doctorDr.Lakshminarasimhamurthy, Mandya District in charge Minister Cheluvarayaswamy today met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and held discussions regarding Former US   President Barack Obama’ s visit to Mandya in December.

Don't spoil your future and that of your children by giving power to anti-constitutionalists. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the anti-constitutional policy of divide and rule must be properly understood.

Chief Minister on Wednesday launched the 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme In Mysuru.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that there is no greater achievement than doing any profession with diligence and honesty.

Sri Shivratri Rajendra Mahaswamy had a vision for society. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that because of this, Suttur Mutt  has grown into a huge tree with regard to education and spiritual samskara. 

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that this year's Dasara festival will be inaugurated by renowned music director Hamsalekha.

Implementing  the guarantees was not a challenge.  Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that our government had the political will to implement them.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the BJP has  no moral right to bring a charge sheet on the government's mistakes. 

There should be coordination between departments. There is inter-relationship between many departments.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the meeting of the cabinet sub-committee will be held shortly and a decision regarding drought declaration will be taken.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah chaired a  meeting  to discuss the implementation of the schemes announced in the 2023-24 budget of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the safe landing of the Vikram lander on the moon is a historic achievement.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that he would take an All-party delegation from the state to meet the Prime Minister to intervene resolve Mekedatu, Kaveri, Mahadayi, Krishna issues. He sought cooperation from all parties in this regard.

As education is State Subject in a high level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, it was decided to set up a committee to formulate education policy for the State, while continuing old education system for now. 

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked, what is the use of graduates filled with ignorance, who come out of universities, without scientific temperament and rational thinking.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah instructed the officials to take action to distribute laptops to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students of universities under SCSP / T.S.P.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appealed that the beneficiaries of Devaraja Urs' s programmes and their children should always stand for social justice.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that  there is conducive environment for investment in Karnataka and there is an opportunity to invest in Tumkur, Davangere and other tier 2 cities as well.

We are the ones who handed over freedom fighter Sangolli Rayanna to the British, and even now there are agents of the British.

My dear brothers and sisters of Karnataka, My heartiest greetings to you all on the occasion of 77th Independence Day.

Politics is not for power. CM Siddaramaiah called upon the students that only those who have the spirit of service should enter politics.

Our government is committed to the development of Kalyana Karnataka region. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Congress government will put in sincere efforts for the comprehensive development of Karnataka.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the Independence Day Flower Show organised at Lal Bagh in memory of Sri Kengal Hanumanthaiah,  the ‘Architect of the Vidhana soudha’.

The government has decided to emphasize on skill development as per the needs of  the present technology and production. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that a skill-based youth group will be created for the business world.

Negligence by officers and not responding to the people will not be tolerated. Those who are not ready to address people’s problems can quit their position. There are enough officers to serve the people, the CM said.

An FIR has been registered by the police regarding the Udupi college video recording case. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the investigation is being done by a DYSP level officer and there is no question of handing over the case to SIT.

Dasara should be a festival of the people: Chief Minister

(Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru), July 31, 2023:

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed to set up a single window system model to resolve mining lease issues.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed to prioritize the effective implementation of comprehensive Development Plan for Mining Sectors and amendment of Karnataka Mining Environment Restoration Corporation Byelaw.

The state government will act to protect the rights of minorities, and no need to worry about this, assured Chief Minister Siddaramaiah He held talks with the representatives of All India Muslim Personal Law Board who met him at Home Office Krishna.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah instructed the Deputy Commissioner of Haveri that as Haveri district is far behind the state average in terms of health, income, human development and education index, the district should see progress in all these sectors in the coming days.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Mahathma Gandhi, Ambedkar  have set an example as journalists. Giving voice to the voiceless is the objective, aspiration and responsibility of the media profession.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that people are happy about the guarantee schemes in the state . Rs.35410 crore is required for the schemes and action has also been taken to mobilize resources in the budget.

Karnataka is the first state to introduce the concept of Universal Basic Income through five guarantee schemes to promote economic dynamism. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted that this is Karnataka model development.

BJP is ideologically anti-women and anti-working class. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the BJP is against the economic empowerment of this class.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said that opposition parties BJP and JDS are frustrated as they see people happy over implementation of guarantee schemes.

The "Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Prohibition of Transfer of Certain Lands (Amendment) Bill will be another feather in the cap of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who is renowned to keep his words.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that as the Chief Ministers of various states and former Union Ministers who arrived in Bengaluru were considered as state guests and  according to protocol, officials were assigned only to welcome all those visiting dignitaries.

The government will take a firm decision on the anti-farmer agricultural laws implemented by the BJP government. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the government will take decisions, keeping the farmers interest in view.

Our Government will not yield to any pressure regarding effectively implementing prohibition of transfer of land rights of Dalits. We will not make any compromise on our concern in this regard, Chief Minister clearly said here today.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah chaired a high-level meeting with the Fii a subsidiary of i-phone maker Foxconn CEO Brand Cheng led delegation, regarding the proposal to set up another supplementary plant to that of the unit at Devanahalli ITIR region.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the people have brought the Congress to power with the belief that they will build a garden of peace in the state by creating a garden of peace for all people with equal opportunities.

The BJP government at the center is carrying out an anti-poor, dirty politics by stopping the supply of rice to the state as soon as the Annabhagya Yojana was  announced, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed indignation that the Central Government would not give it for free. We would pay Rs 34 per kg.

Our priority is to develop rationality from the primary level. It is disappointing that educated people are more inclined  to castes and superstition.

This is the ‘Guarantee Budget’ of our Government. The total budget size for 2023-24 is estimated at Rs.3,27,747 crore and a total of Rs.35,410 crore has been allocated in the budget for all the five Guarantees.

The Hon'ble Chief Minister presented the budget for the year 2023-24 in the Legislative Assembly.

In the last one week, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has repeatedly uttered  these words "Kayaka means production and Dasoha means distribution".

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed the officials to take immediate relief  measures for the damage caused by rain in Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi districts.

Chief Minister assured to hold a separate meeting with the Advocate General, the Law Department and the concerned Minister after the  budget session to clear the confusion created by the BJP government on the issue of reservation.

If Ambedkar had not given the constitution, I would not have become the Chief Minister. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that he would have  become a shepherd.

Kaginele Mahasansthan has been established with the great intention of becoming a Mahasansthan for all the exploited communities.

Basavanna's wish to build a caste-free society has not yet been fulfilled. CM Siddaramaiah expressed regret that caste discrimination is increasing among educated people.

Availing  healthcare  for the wealthy, is not a difficult task. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that it is the responsibility of government doctors to provide healthcare to the poor.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah released a handbook on Handling  Digital Evidences and a mobile app for use in the administration of the Commercial Tax Department, on the occasion of GST day.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured  that the government is committed to protect the interests of small, micro and medium industries.

A delegation of the Karnataka Women Writers' association appealed  to the Chief Minister to sanction a special grant of Rs. 1crore for it's literal and cultural activities.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured that the constitutional rights of all communities including Christians in the state will be protected and given necessary protection.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah promised to resume the programs designed for minorities during their previous government.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed officials to offer a job in his secretariat to a victim of acid attack.

'We all belong to different religions and castes but we are all human beings' the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called upon that everyone should live with mutual love and trust.

Karnataka government on Wednesday has decided to give cash instead of rice till rice is procured.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Kempegowda's vision is the reason for the development of Bangalore city.

Assembly is the temple of democracy. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called upon legislators to raise people’s problems effectively in assembly and develop a mindset to seek solutions.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that individual freedom will be ensured and Writers need not worry about freedom of expression in our government and they should not be scared to express their opinion.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the state government is capable of dealing with all the problems.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that a meeting will be convened along with Energy, Industry and Kassia to resolve the issues of small, medium and micro industries.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said that  it is a wrong opinion that the Griha jyothi scheme’s burden is put on anyone.

Commission rackets will be busted during our tenure: Chief Minister Promises

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that he was confident about the win of all three Congress candidates, Jagadeesh Shettar, NS Bosaraju and Thippannappa Kamakanur, who  filed their nomination for the election of the Legislative Council.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah observed that the menace of fake news on social media has crossed limits ever since the congress has come to power in the State and has given strict instructions to the authorities to trace the sources of these fake news and identify the people spreading them on social media and take legal action.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that action will be taken to procure  rice from  Government of India’s National Co-operative Consumers Federation (NCCF), National Agricultural Co-operative Marketing Federation (NAFED) and Central Bhandar.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Government belongs to everyone.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urging him to set up AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) in Raichur.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that by taking political decision regarding providing rice to the State, Central Government has snatched Kannadiga’s and poor people’s share and proved that Central Government is anti Kannadiga and anti-poor.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah opined that MP Pratap Simha lacks political maturity.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured that discussion will be held regarding  implementation of the old pension scheme in the cabinet and a decision will be taken to announce it in the budget.

Renowned film Director and producer S.V. Ranendersingh Babu led delegation of National Film Awardees met Chief Minister here today and discussed about the construction of Film City in Mysuru and other issues.

The Chief Minister  took serious note for the lack of specialized  doctors and inadequate installation of MRI and dialysis machines in taluk/ district hospitals and inefficient execution of the objective of the National Health Campaign.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that necessary steps would be taken to improve treatment and service quality in government hospitals.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that officials have been instructed to start at least 250 Indira canteens, one for each ward of Bengaluru.

Highlights of the meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on 12-6-2023 regarding drinking water problem and Jaljeevan Mission progress in 8 districts of the state and management of Indira Canteen.

If there is  money in  the pockets of the poor and middle class, the economy of the state  will be boosted.

“Student bus pass for each semester would cost Rs. 1500. Now as this is made free for girls, Rs. 3000 will be saved. I can buy something useful for my family”, says Sanjana, studying in Maharani College.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that  women too should take part  equally in the progress of the state.

Agricultural activity picks up during monsoon and officers must make necessary arrangements accordingly.

The contribution of the society is immense for me to become the C.M, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said  and thanked all who shaped him as a person.

Chief Minister Congratulations to all the cabinet colleagues who have been appointed as district in-charge ministers.

Chief Minister has decided to launch “Shakti”, free bus travel scheme for women, who amount to the 50 per cent of the population on June 11, 2023.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today held discussions about resolving water problem in various parts of the State.

Our government will   work to create a sense of security among these people and the work has already begun'  Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said. 

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that, Griha Jyoti scheme will be launched on August 1 and Griha Lakshmi scheme on August 17-18.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that he will review the amendments to the Land Reforms Act, the APMC Act and the Cattle Slaughter Act.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured  that he would receive the report of the social economic caste survey conducted by the Permanent  Backward Classes Commission during the erstwhile Government led by him.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah   said that the Central Government will be urged to include the hike in reservation to SC/ST communities  under the 9th schedule of the Constitution.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that industrial development will be encouraged as the industrial sector in the state has the potential to generate  employment.

Consul General of Kingdom of Netherlands in Bengaluru, Ewout de Wit met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah cordially and held discussions today.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questioned as to what moral right the BJP has to protest against the guarantee schemes.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah   said that the budget session will mostly begin from July 3 and the   budget will be presented on July 7th and a decision would be taken in this regard in the cabinet meeting.

Our ancestors’ concern for environment was commendable. They would cut a tree and plant a sapling. But now we are cutting trees. This is the major difference between us and our ancestors. Environment and mankind are mutually connected, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

'Man is an integral part of nature. Nature's destruction is our destruction. Therefore, we should grow and live with nature' said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Knowledge and rational thinking must grow opined Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has deputed a team led by Minister Santosh Lad to ensure the safety of Kannadigas in Balasore train accident incident.

The state cabinet has decided to launch all 5 guarantee schemes during the present financial year itself, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced here today.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah  said that universities should  not indulge in dividing the society due to lack of social thinking.

Australian Consul General in India Barry O'Farrell called on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and held talks here today.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Life becomes worthwhile only when we act according to our conscience, when we are in higher positions.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed the Public Works Department to continue the tender process for proposed construction of  hostel  building in the premises of Tumkur Siddaganga Mutt.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Government has decided to implement all  five guarantees given to the people  and discussions will be held regarding the same in the cabinet meeting to be held on Friday, 2nd June at 11.00 am.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today directed officials to resolve the problems of non-payment issues of Ragi growers under MSP scheme immediately.

There is no question of compromise on the issue of protecting the harmony and secular heritage of the Karnataka.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of 10 people from Bellary who died in an accident between a car and a bus near Mugur in T. Narasipur, Mysore district.

Chief Minster has instructed  to take immediate measures  for proper treatment for people who took ill  after drinking contaminated water.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who has formed a full-fledged government within a fortnight after the announcement of the election results, has fixed  targets for all the ministers regarding upcoming  Lok Sabha elections.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of the country, was a great democrat.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that all the 34 seats of the cabinet have been filled and we have  decided to give a touch to the Governance.

A full-fledged Government is formed within 15 days after the election results came out in the State.

Chief Minister Promoted Regional justice  and Social justice in the Cabinet.

Chief Minster held Meeting with All District Commissioner and Chief Excutive Officer.

Chief Minster held Meeting with All District Commissioner and Chief Excutive Officer.

Chief Minister held a Meeting with Senior Police Officers in Vidhana Soudha.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that our Government has kept its promise and the Cabinet has in principle approved the 5 Guarantee schemes announced in the Election Manifesto.