Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Siddaramaiah Set to Break Karnataka CM Record
Siddaramaiah, the current Chief Minister of Karnataka, is about to make history.
He is going to be the longest-serving Chief Minister in the state's history, just like a famous leader named Devaraj Urs.
Siddaramaiah has been in office since 2023 and previously served from 2013 to 2018.
His supporters are very happy and are celebrating this achievement.
Siddaramaiah said he never thought he would become Chief Minister when he started his political career.
He has won many elections and has presented many budgets.
He also said that records are meant to be broken, just like how a famous cricketer broke records.
Siddaramaiah's journey in politics has been long, and he has been part of different political parties.
He is proud of his achievements and hopes that others will also do great things in the future.
Siddaramaiah is set to equal the record of the longest-serving Karnataka Chief Minister, held by D. Devaraj Urs, on January 6, 2026.
Siddaramaiah has served as Chief Minister from 2013 to 2018 and again from 2023 to the present.
Celebrations are underway among Siddaramaiah's supporters, with banners and posters marking the occasion.
Siddaramaiah has presented 16 state budgets, setting a record in budget presentation.
Siddaramaiah has been part of various political parties, including the Congress, Lok Dal, and Janata Dal.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- Siddaramaiah is set to equal the record of the longest-serving Karnataka Chief Minister, held by D. Devaraj Urs
- When
- January 6, 2026
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To mark his achievement of equaling the record of the longest-serving Chief Minister
- Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- Devaraj Urs
- Former Karnataka CM and social reformer
- Record Duration
- 7 years and 239 days
- Siddaramaiah's Terms
- 2013-2018 and 2023-present
- Devaraj Urs' Terms
- 1972-1977 and 1978-1980
- Budgets Presented
- 16
- Political Parties
- Congress, Lok Dal, Janata Dal
Sources
Why Jan 6 Matters In Karnataka: Devaraj Urs, Siddaramaiah And CM Power Struggle | Southern Slice
Congress Infighting Erupts In Jagtial Ahead Of Municipal Polls
"Records Are Meant To Be Broken": Siddaramaiah Set To Become Karnataka's Longest-Serving Chief Minister
Ballari shootout: Cong govt trying to cover up killing of its own worker, alleges Kumaraswamy
I never deviated from party line: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor
