Archive · 26 May 2025
Karnataka CM Misses NITI Aayog Meeting, Draws Criticism
The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, missed a big meeting called NITI Aayog, where state leaders meet to discuss important plans.
He said he was busy with other events in his hometown.
Because he didn't go, no one from his state read out his prepared speech at the meeting.
Some people, like experts, were upset because they felt the CM should have been there.
The CM's office later put out a statement explaining why he couldn't attend and shared what he wanted to say at the meeting.
They discussed plans for the state, including green energy and becoming an electric vehicle hub.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah did not attend the NITI Aayog meeting.
Siddaramaiah cited pre-scheduled programs in Mysuru as the reason for his absence.
No representative from Karnataka was present to read Siddaramaiah's prepared speech.
The CMO released a statement acknowledging the meeting's importance and sharing Siddaramaiah's thoughts.
Economists and political parties expressed concerns regarding the CM's absence from the meeting.
- Who
- Siddaramaiah, CM of Karnataka
- What
- Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah did not attend the NITI Aayog meeting.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- Due to pre-scheduled programs in Mysuru, according to CM.
Critics' View
CM's Office View
Importance of Attendance
Critics' View
CM should have attended, especially given Karnataka's role.
CM's Office View
CM was unable to attend due to prior commitments.
- Meeting
- NITI Aayog
- CM Absent
- Siddaramaiah
- Reason for Absence
- Pre-scheduled programs in Mysuru
- Representative
- None from Karnataka
- CMO Statement
- Released, acknowledging meeting importance
Sources
Nitish skips NITI Aayog meeting again
Mamata Banerjee’s absence from NITI Aayog meet draws flak from Opposition
Nitish, 4 other CMs give Niti Aayog meet a miss
Mamata skips Niti meet to protest Centre’s ‘withholding of Bengal’s dues’
'His mind is not working': Prashant Kishor targets Nitish Kumar for skipping Niti Aayog meet
Uttarakhand CM Dhami directs chief secretary to prepare action plan for NITI Aayog meeting outcome
