Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Siddaramaiah Surpasses Devaraj Urs as Karnataka's Longest-Serving CM
Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, has become the longest-serving Chief Minister in the state's history.
He matched Devaraj Urs' record of 2,792 days in office on January 6, 2024, and will surpass it on January 7, 2024.
His deputy, D K Shivakumar, congratulated him and wished him luck.
There was some competition between them for the top post, but they have since worked together.
Siddaramaiah said he is confident about completing his full five-year term, but the decision ultimately rests with the Congress high command.
Shivakumar also talked about wanting peace in Ballari after some violent clashes.
Siddaramaiah's fans celebrated his achievement with feasts featuring his favorite dishes.
The Chief Minister expressed his commitment to serving the people and continuing his fight for social justice.
Siddaramaiah equaled and then surpassed Devaraj Urs' record as Karnataka's longest-serving Chief Minister with 2,792 days in office.
D K Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister, congratulated Siddaramaiah and wished him luck for completing his full term.
Siddaramaiah expressed confidence in completing his full five-year term but stated the decision rests with the Congress high command.
There was a power tussle between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar over the top post, which was resolved through intervention from the Congress high command.
Shivakumar expressed his desire for peace in Ballari following violent clashes between Congress and BJP workers.
- Who
- Siddaramaiah, D K Shivakumar, Devaraj Urs
- What
- Siddaramaiah surpasses Devaraj Urs' record as Karnataka's longest-serving Chief Minister
- When
- January 6, 2024 (record equaled), January 7, 2024 (record surpassed)
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- Siddaramaiah completed 2,792 days in office, matching and then surpassing Devaraj Urs' record
- Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- Deputy Chief Minister
- D K Shivakumar
- Record Surpassed
- Devaraj Urs
- Days in Office
- 2,792 days
- Political Party
- Congress
- Current Term Start
- May 20, 2023
- First Term Duration
- 1,829 days (2013-2018)
- Second Term Duration (so far)
- 963 days (2023-present)
Sources
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