Siddaramaiah
Two-time Chief Minister of Karnataka (2013–2018, 2023–2026)
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Siddaramaiah is a Congress leader who served twice as Chief Minister of Karnataka, from 2013 to 2018 and from 2023 to 2026. A lawyer from a farming family, he has presented more state budgets than anyone in Karnataka’s history.
Biography
Early life
Siddaramaiah was born into a farming family of the Kuruba community near Mysuru and did not attend formal school until he was about ten. He earned a BSc and a law degree from the University of Mysore and practised law before entering politics.
Janata years
He was elected to the assembly from Chamundeshwari in 1983 and rose in the Janata parties, serving as Finance Minister and twice as Deputy Chief Minister (1996–99 and 2004–05). After being expelled from the Janata Dal (Secular) in 2005, he joined the Congress in 2006.
Chief Minister
Siddaramaiah became Chief Minister in 2013 and completed a full five-year term, only the second in the state to do so. His government introduced the Anna Bhagya free rice scheme and other welfare measures for disadvantaged groups.
After the Congress won the 2023 election he became Chief Minister again, implementing five “guarantees” including free bus travel for women (Shakti) and monthly support for women heads of households (Gruha Lakshmi). His second term ended in June 2026.
AHINDA politics
Siddaramaiah built his politics around AHINDA — a Kannada acronym for minorities, backward classes and Dalits — positioning himself as a champion of social justice. As finance minister he presented more state budgets than anyone else in Karnataka’s history, and his welfare schemes such as Anna Bhagya (free rice) and Indira Canteens were widely popular.
Rivalry and controversy
His second term was marked by a long-running power-sharing rivalry with Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, and in 2024 by allegations related to land allotments by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to his wife, which he denied and which were investigated.
Timeline
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1947
Born in Siddaramanahundi, Mysore district, Karnataka
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1983
Elected MLA from Chamundeshwari
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1994
Finance Minister of Karnataka
Janata Dal government.
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1996
Deputy Chief Minister
Janata Dal government.
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2006
Joins the Congress
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2013
Chief Minister of Karnataka
Completes a full term.
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2013
Anna Bhagya free-rice scheme
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2017
Indira Canteens launched
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2023
Chief Minister again
Implements the five guarantees.
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2024
MUDA land allotment controversy
He denies wrongdoing.
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2026
Second term ends
In June.
Did you know?
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He did not go to school until he was about ten.
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He has presented more state budgets than anyone in Karnataka’s history.
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His Indira Canteens offer low-cost meals across Bengaluru.
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Who is Siddaramaiah?
Siddaramaiah is a Congress leader who served twice as Chief Minister of Karnataka, from 2013 to 2018 and from 2023 to 2026. A lawyer from a farming family, he has presented more state budgets than anyone in Karnataka’s history.
How old is Siddaramaiah?
Siddaramaiah is 79 years old, born on 3 August 1947 in Siddaramanahundi, Mysore district, Karnataka.
Where is Siddaramaiah from?
Siddaramaiah was born in Siddaramanahundi, Mysore district, Karnataka.
What is Siddaramaiah known for?
Siddaramaiah is best known for Presenting a record number of Karnataka budgets; welfare “guarantee” schemes.
Who is Siddaramaiah married to?
Spouse: Parvathi Siddaramaiah.
References
- Siddaramaiah — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- Siddaramaiah — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- Siddaramaiah (Q7508046) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
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About this profile
- Researched by the TrackFame editors; reviewed by Sanjay Sokal
- First published 26 October 2026
- Last updated
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