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Chief Minister · Karnataka

Siddaramaiah

A Statesman for the People of Karnataka

A towering mass leader and architect of welfare governance in Karnataka, Siddaramaiah has spent over four decades championing the rights of the poor, the backward classes, farmers and the youth.

Leadership Journey

Milestones that shaped a movement

1983

First Election to Karnataka Assembly

Began his legislative journey representing Chamundeshwari constituency.

First Election to Karnataka Assembly
1996

Deputy Chief Minister

Served as Deputy CM and Finance Minister with progressive fiscal reforms.

Deputy Chief Minister
2013

Chief Minister — First Term

Led a landmark welfare government with the iconic Anna Bhagya & Indira Canteen schemes.

Chief Minister — First Term
2023

Chief Minister — Second Term

Returned to power with a historic Congress mandate and launched the 5 Guarantees.

Chief Minister — Second Term
2024

Pancha Guarantee Rollout

Implemented Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti, Anna Bhagya, Gruha Jyothi and Yuva Nidhi statewide.

Pancha Guarantee Rollout

Vision & Ideology

The principles guiding the leadership

Social Justice

An uncompromising fight for the AHINDA — minorities, backward classes and Dalits.

Welfare Governance

Putting money, food, electricity and opportunity directly into the hands of every family.

Youth Empowerment

Yuva Nidhi for unemployed graduates and expanded skill development across districts.

Secular Democracy

Defending constitutional values, communal harmony and the spirit of Karnataka.

Impact & Achievements

Numbers that tell the story

5
Pancha Guarantees
Historic welfare guarantees reaching every household.
1.3 Cr+
Women Beneficiaries
Gruha Lakshmi & Shakti combined.
200
Units Free Power
Gruha Jyothi for every household.
40+
Years in Public Life
An unbroken record of public service.
Siddaramaiah

Biography

A life shaped by service and conviction

Siddaramaiah is the Chief Minister of Karnataka and one of India's most respected mass leaders. Born in Siddaramanahundi village in Mysuru district, he rose from humble beginnings to become a two-time Chief Minister, leading the state through landmark welfare and social justice reforms.

A lawyer by training and a politician by conviction, Siddaramaiah is widely regarded as the strongest voice of the AHINDA — minorities, backward classes and Dalits — in Karnataka. His government has launched the historic 'Pancha Guarantees' delivering free electricity, monthly assistance to women, free bus travel, food security and unemployment support to millions.

He continues to inspire a new generation of Congress karyakartas, including the Ballari District Youth Congress, with his uncompromising commitment to constitutional values, secularism and social equality.

In Their Words

Leadership messages that inspire

"My only ideology is the Constitution of India and the welfare of the last citizen."
Address to Karnataka Assembly
"Karnataka belongs to every Kannadiga, regardless of caste, religion or language."
Public Rally, Bengaluru
"Welfare is not charity — it is the constitutional right of every Indian."
Pancha Guarantee Launch

Media & Gallery

Moments from the movement

Related Movement Activities

Campaigns & programmes

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Constitution Day Celebration
Celebration·Nov 26, 2024

Constitution Day Celebration

Public reading of the Preamble and tribute to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on Constitution Day.

Ballari
District Executive Meeting
Meeting·2024

District Executive Meeting

Strategy session with all block presidents and office bearers of Ballari District Youth Congress.

Ballari DCC Office
State Executive Meeting
Meeting·2024

State Executive Meeting

Ballari delegation participated in the KPYCC state executive meeting in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru

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