Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Kharge, Siddaramaiah push for Kalaburagi development
Mallikarjun Kharge and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah spoke in Kalaburagi district about the need for more development in the northern part of Karnataka.
They want the Kalaburagi region to get the same attention and funds as places like Mysuru.
Kharge said that because of a special law called Article 371J, more money is coming to the region, and he wants this money to be used for development there.
He also mentioned that children from Kalaburagi have to go to Bengaluru for good education, which should change.
Siddaramaiah announced that the government has released a lot of money for development projects in Jevargi and Sedam.
He also talked about how the Congress government has helped many people get jobs and education.
Siddaramaiah also said the Congress party will fight against the VB–G RAM G Act, which they believe is unfair to workers.
Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted the regional disparity between northern and southern Karnataka and appealed for Mysuru-like development in Kalaburagi.
He emphasized that under Article 371J, development funds should prioritize the Kalaburagi region and mentioned children from Kalaburagi are forced to go to Bengaluru for education.
Deputy CM Shivakumar announced Rs 1,000 crore has been released for Jevargi and thanked the people for their support.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development works worth Rs 1,595 crore in Jewargi and Sedam.
Siddaramaiah criticized the VB–G RAM G Act, accusing the Centre of injustice against workers and announced a legal battle to get it withdrawn.
- Who
- Mallikarjun Kharge, AICC President, and Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka
- What
- Addressing regional disparity and seeking development for Kalaburagi, opposing the VB–G RAM G Act
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Jevargi town and Sedam, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka
- Why
- To highlight the need for equitable development, address prolonged neglect of the region, and oppose the VB–G RAM G Act
Congress Party
BJP Government
VB–G RAM G Act
Congress Party
The Congress party is strongly opposing the VB–G RAM G Act, accusing the Centre of injustice against workers and planning a legal battle to get it withdrawn.
BJP Government
The BJP government has not directly responded to the opposition in the provided articles, but they have criticized the guarantee schemes implemented by the Congress government.
- Speaker
- Mallikarjun Kharge (AICC President) and Siddaramaiah (Chief Minister)
- Location
- Jevargi town and Sedam, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka
- Issue
- Regional disparity between northern and southern Karnataka
- Demand
- Mysuru-like development for Kalaburagi region
- Funds Released
- Rs 1,000 crore for Jevargi and Rs 1,595 crore for Jewargi and Sedam
- Special Status
- Article 371J for regional development
- Education Concern
- Children forced to go to Bengaluru for education
- Professionals from Region
- 10,000 doctors, 30,000 engineers, 12,000 dentists
- Government Jobs
- 85,000 people secured government jobs
- Guarantee Schemes
- ₹1.12 lakh crore spent in two-and-a-half years
Sources
Kharge flags 'north-south K'taka disparity', seeks Mysuru-like development for Kalaburagi
Mallikarjun Kharge rebukes Congress Govt over teacher shortages at Kalyana Karnataka schools
Will Fight Till Centre Rolls Back VB–G RAM G Act, Says Siddaramaiah
