Siddaramaiah

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has accused state government ministers of embezzling public funds, criticizing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for alleged corruption and misuse of funds. Kumaraswamy highlighted discrepancies in the Valmiki Corporation budget and rising costs of essential services, contrasting his efforts to curb societal issues with current practices.

As the third Modi government’s budget session begins, Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje praised Prime Minister Modi’s leadership and focus on employment for rural citizens. She criticized the Karnataka Congress government, accusing it of corruption and mismanagement of funds meant for Scheduled Castes. Karandlaje called for a CBI investigation and demanded Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation.

Several social media users in Karnataka have begun boycotting the digital payments app PhonePe after its CEO and co-founder, Sameer Nigam, criticised the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government’s proposed job reservation bill.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces a 58.50% increase in salary and pensions for state government employees based on the 7th State Pay Commission's recommendations. Effective from August 1, with retrospective implementation from June 1, 2022, the move aims to boost minimum pensions to Rs. 13,500 and maximum pensions to Rs. 1.20 lakh, costing Rs. 20,208 crores.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's proposal for 100% reservation in C and D category jobs faced backlash, notably from industrialists like Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and Mohandas Pai. The initial social media announcement was deleted amidst confusion over discrepancies in the bill's details. Critics questioned the feasibility and intent, prompting reconsideration.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that Karnataka will appeal to the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) against the Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee’s (CWRC) directive to release 1 TMC of water daily to Tamil Nadu. The state has scheduled an all-party meeting for July 14 to determine its next steps.

Controversies surrounding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) have escalated, drawing sharp responses from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Amid protests and accusations from opposition parties, Siddaramaiah has stood firm, defending his governments's actions and promising robust investigation into alleged irregularities.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah warned district officials to act as public servants, not kings, emphasizing accountability and resolving grassroots issues. In a marathon meeting, he addressed problems like excessive rainfall, farmer suicides, and pending cases. He urged officials to cancel ineligible BPL cards and ensure proper governance, stressing immediate action on public complaints.

Amid allegations of irregular land allotments by Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA), including to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, the BJP in Karnataka demands a CBI probe. Siddaramaiah denies wrongdoing, questioning the BJP's motives and defending his administration. The controversy underscores governance issues in land allotments, sparking heated political debate in the state.

In a move to support farmers without burdening consumers, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has increased the quantity of milk in its half-litre and one-litre packets by 50 millilitres while adjusting the price by ₹2. This change aims to address the state's surplus milk production, which has increased from 90 lakh litres to 99 lakh litres.