Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has created history by becoming the state’s longest-serving chief minister. He crossed the record held by late Devaraj Urs after completing 2,792 days in office. The milestone was achieved during his second term on January 6.
Devaraj Urs served as chief minister for a total of 2,792 days across two terms between 1972 and 1980. Siddaramaiah matched the record earlier this week and then moved ahead. He earlier completed a full five-year term from 2013 to 2018, a rare achievement in the state’s politics.
Since returning to power in May 2023, Siddaramaiah has completed 963 days in his second term so far. At 77, he remains one of the most experienced leaders in Karnataka. He stated that he never entered politics to break records and expressed confidence in completing his term.
The achievement comes amid talk of a power-sharing arrangement with Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Shivakumar congratulated Siddaramaiah and wished him well. Supporters celebrated across Karnataka by hosting community feasts, many serving the chief minister’s favourite nati koli.
