Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Siddaramaiah’s Rajanna Lunch Meeting Fuels Political Speculation in Tumakuru
Siddaramaiah visited Tumakuru on Friday and ate lunch at K N Rajanna’s home.
The meeting was expected to be a courtesy visit.
However, the leaders spoke about politics for more than 30 minutes after the meal.
They reportedly discussed Rajanna’s possible return to the state cabinet.
They also discussed the Apex Bank president’s position, which Rajanna recently lost.
Another major topic was the possible revival of the Ahinda organisation.
Some leaders asked Siddaramaiah to support Rajanna’s ministerial claim.
Siddaramaiah did not announce a final decision, but reportedly said public opinion would be considered.
Former chief minister Siddaramaiah attended a meal at K N Rajanna’s Kyathasandra home in Tumakuru on Friday.
The gathering was described as a courtesy call but included more than 30 minutes of political discussion.
Sources said the talks covered the Ahinda organisation, Rajanna’s cabinet prospects and the Apex Bank president’s post.
Leaders reportedly urged Siddaramaiah to help Rajanna secure a cabinet position.
Siddaramaiah reportedly indicated that any decision on reviving Ahinda would consider public opinion, without announcing a direct decision.
- Who
- Former chief minister Siddaramaiah, former minister K N Rajanna, Pavagada legislator H V Venkatesh and other leaders.
- What
- A lunch meeting reportedly became a discussion about political strategy, Rajanna’s cabinet prospects, the Apex Bank post and Ahinda.
- When
- Friday; the specific date was not stated.
- Where
- K N Rajanna’s home in Kyathasandra, Tumakuru.
- Why
- The meeting was described as a courtesy call but reportedly also addressed Rajanna’s political claims and the possible revival of Ahinda.
- Meeting host
- K N Rajanna
- Visitor
- Siddaramaiah
- Location
- Kyathasandra, Tumakuru
- Discussion length
- More than 30 minutes after the meal
- Reported topics
- Ahinda, Rajanna’s cabinet claim and the Apex Bank president’s post
- Other leader named
- H V Venkatesh, the Pavagada legislator
- Decision status
- No direct decision was announced