Siddaramaiah Makes History: Longest-Serving Karnataka CM, Surpassing Devaraj Urs

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CNBC TV18•07-01-2026, 11:09
Siddaramaiah Makes History: Longest-Serving Karnataka CM, Surpassing Devaraj Urs
- •Chief Minister Siddaramaiah surpassed late Devaraj Urs' record, becoming Karnataka's longest-serving CM with 2,792 days in office.
- •The 77-year-old leader equaled Urs' record on January 6, etching his name in the state's political history.
- •Siddaramaiah is the only chief minister after Urs to complete a full five-year term, serving 1,829 days in his first term.
- •The milestone comes amid speculation over a power-sharing arrangement between Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
- •Siddaramaiah downplayed the achievement, expressing confidence in completing his term, while supporters celebrated across the state.
Why It Matters: Siddaramaiah sets a new record as Karnataka's longest-serving Chief Minister, surpassing Devaraj Urs.
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