Siddaramaiah Vows to Continue in Politics, Becomes Longest-Serving Karnataka CM

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CNBC TV18•07-01-2026, 19:24
Siddaramaiah Vows to Continue in Politics, Becomes Longest-Serving Karnataka CM
- •Siddaramaiah etched history as Karnataka's longest-serving Chief Minister, surpassing Devaraj Urs' record of 2,792 days.
- •The 77-year-old Congress leader stated he will remain in politics as long as he has the blessings of the people.
- •He expressed satisfaction with his administration and defended his government's achievements against BJP's criticism.
- •The record comes amid speculations of a power tussle and CM change within Congress after the government reached its halfway mark.
- •Siddaramaiah is confident of completing his full five-year term, with Deputy CM D K Shivakumar wishing him "good luck".
Why It Matters: Siddaramaiah sets a record as Karnataka's longest-serving CM, asserting his political future depends on public support.
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