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Karnataka Congress Targets 2028 Return After Government’s First 100 Days
Karnataka’s Congress government has completed 100 days in office.
Its leaders said this milestone was the start of a much longer plan.
Home Minister Priyank Kharge said Congress expects to win the 2028 state election.
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said he wants to serve Karnataka and its people.
He called his plan “Drudha Karnataka,” which means building a stronger Karnataka.
The plan includes economic growth, social support and better use of technology.
The government highlighted free student bus passes and places for government-school students in professional courses.
It also said investments could create about 66,000 jobs and that 72,000 government posts would be filled.
Officials kept the event small because the state is facing drought conditions.
Home Minister Priyank Kharge said Congress is confident of returning to power in Karnataka in 2028.
The government used its 100-day milestone to present its performance and future plans rather than hold a major celebration.
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar outlined a long-term “Drudha Karnataka” agenda focused on the economy, social empowerment and technology.
Shivakumar cited 7.5% reservation for government-school students, free bus passes, cleared investments and recruitment to 72,000 government posts.
The 100-day programme was restricted to Vidhana Soudha because of drought conditions in Karnataka.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and other Congress ministers, including Priyank Kharge, presented the government’s first 100 days.
- What
- The Congress government reviewed its performance, announced future plans and expressed confidence about winning the 2028 Assembly election.
- Where
- The programme was held at Vidhana Soudha and its banquet hall in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- When
- The statements were made on the completion of the government’s first 100 days; Shivakumar took office on June 3.
- Why
- The government said it was informing people about its work and plans, while limiting celebrations because of drought conditions.
Key facts
- 2028 outlook
- Priyank Kharge said Congress is confident of returning to power in Karnataka in 2028.
- Chief minister
- DK Shivakumar took charge on June 3 and marked 100 days in office.
- Government-school reservation
- Shivakumar highlighted 7.5% reservation for government-school students in professional courses.
- Cleared investments
- The chief minister cited Rs 29,679 crore in cleared investments expected to generate around 66,000 jobs.
- Government recruitment
- The government highlighted recruitment to 72,000 government posts.
- Student support
- Free bus passes for students were among the initiatives highlighted by the government.
- Event location
- The 100-day programme was restricted to Vidhana Soudha and its banquet hall because of drought conditions.
Quotes
Priyank Kharge
Karnataka Home Minister and Congress leader
“And he's got this new zeal within the government and with the other people. It is just not going to be a two-year roadmap; it's a seven-year roadmap for the next elections as well. So, 2028 is going to be again backed by the Congress”
deccanchronicle.com
“This is just the beginning. DK Shivakumar is building on the great work done earlier by the former Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah. His intention is very clear. There is going to be policy, economic, and employment acceleration”
deccanchronicle.com
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