Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Siddaramaiah Completes 1,000 Days in Second Term
Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, has been in office for 1,000 days in his second term.
During his first term from 2013 to 2018, he introduced popular welfare schemes like Anna Bhagya, which provided rice at a very low cost, and Bhagyalakshmi, which supported girl children from poor families.
His second term, starting in 2023, has been more challenging.
He has had to deal with political pressures, promises made by his party, and accusations of corruption.
Unlike his first term, where he faced no internal political issues, his second term has been marked by speculation about leadership changes.
As he approaches this milestone, people are comparing his performance in both terms.
Siddaramaiah is the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka, completing 1,000 days in his second term in mid-February 2024.
His first term (2013-2018) was marked by the launch of popular welfare schemes like Anna Bhagya and Bhagyalakshmi.
His second term (2023-present) has been driven by political compulsions and challenges related to the Congress guarantees.
He faced no internal political challenges during his first term, unlike his second term where there is speculation of a change of guard.
Charges of corruption have also marred his second term in office.
- Who
- Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka
- What
- Completion of 1,000 days in his second term
- When
- Mid-February 2024
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To assess his administrative journey and compare it with his first term
- Name
- Siddaramaiah
- Position
- Chief Minister of Karnataka
- Term Duration
- 2023 to present
- Flagship Schemes (First Term)
- Anna Bhagya, Bhagyalakshmi, Ksheera Bhagya
- Notable Challenges (Second Term)
- Political compulsions, Congress guarantees, corruption charges
