Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Karnataka Celebrates Republic Day
On Republic Day, Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah talked about how the state's guarantee schemes have helped many families.
He said these schemes, like Anna Bhagya and Gruha Lakshmi, have made life better for people by giving them money for food, electricity, and other needs.
The Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, announced a protest called 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' to save the MGNREGA scheme, which gives jobs to rural people.
The Governor, Thawar Chand Gehlot, also spoke about the success of these schemes.
The government is committed to protecting the Constitution and making sure everyone in Karnataka has a fair chance to succeed.
Karnataka's guarantee schemes have benefited 1.37 crore families, disbursing over Rs 1.13 lakh crore.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the importance of the Constitution and social justice in his Republic Day message.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a protest to save the MGNREGA scheme, accusing the central government of trying to destroy it.
The government's guarantee schemes, including Anna Bhagya and Gruha Lakshmi, have improved the lives of economically weaker families.
The Governor highlighted the economic and social enthusiasm among women due to the guarantee schemes.
- Who
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot
- What
- Republic Day celebrations, guarantee schemes, protest to save MGNREGA
- When
- January 22, 2026
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To celebrate Republic Day, highlight government schemes, and protest against changes to MGNREGA
- Event
- 77th Republic Day
- Location
- Karnataka
- Speakers
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
- Guarantee Schemes
- Anna Bhagya, Gruha Jyothi, Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti, Yuvanidhi
- Protest
- Raj Bhavan Chalo to save MGNREGA
- Governor
- Thawar Chand Gehlot
- Date
- January 22, 2026
Sources
Guarantee scheme disbursals have crossed Rs 1.1 lakh crore in Karnataka: Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot in R-Day speech
77th Republic Day: From Jammu and Kashmir to Kerala, a splash of celebrations
CM extends R- Day greetings, reaffirms commitment to Constitution and social justice