BJP govt completed 1,000 days of struggle for power: Bangarappa

February 20, 2011

Udupi, February 20: BJP government's one thousands days struggle for the seat (power) can not be termed as an achievement, said former CM S Bangarappa.

He was replying to press persons on the BJP's convention organized to mark 1000 days in power in the state. There were many chief ministers who served for over 1000 days. For how long you are in power is immaterial. What is important is what developmental programmes you have designed for the poor and needy. Governance is not simply wasting time or counting days, he said.

On Yedyurappa's call (at the 1000 days convention) to finish JD(S), Bangarappa said, ``Yedyurappa once gives a call to finish Congress, next to finish JD(S). Election is the time to finishing a political party. Let him face the election, who knows people may finish his BJP only''.

"It is true that he (Yedyurappa) successfully completed 1000 days in power. But did he bring respect to his seat?'', Bangarappa questioned.

In a union of states like India, state budget should always depend on the allocation made to state in the union budget. Yedyurappa presenting the state budget prior to Union budget means, he lacks common sense, Bangarappa remarked.

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Siddaramaiah's camp on alert as Karnataka Congress leadership rift escalates

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru, Nov 27: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s camp is reportedly on alert as the Congress leadership tussle in the state intensifies, particularly amid speculation over the potential promotion of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Siddaramaiah is said to be in a “wait-and-watch” mode after admitting to “confusion” earlier this week and urging the party to “put a full stop” to it.

Sources say his supporters are ready to act if senior leaders — including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi — give any indication of backing Shivakumar. If the party insists on a leadership change, Siddaramaiah’s camp has a list of alternatives, underscoring the deep rift between the two leaders. One possible candidate is Home Minister G. Parameshwara, a Siddaramaiah loyalist and influential Dalit leader.

The strategy was reportedly finalized at a meeting led by PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, another Siddaramaiah supporter, who stressed that Delhi leaders need to resolve the issue. Kharge and the Gandhis are expected to meet soon, after which Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar may be summoned to Delhi.

Shivakumar has largely stayed non-confrontational, publicly endorsing Siddaramaiah and downplaying speculation about his own ambitions. However, he has made pointed comments emphasizing the importance of honoring promises, directed at Siddaramaiah.

The feud traces back to the 2023 state election, when Siddaramaiah was chosen as Chief Minister while Shivakumar, who led the party’s campaign, was made Deputy CM and state party chief — a departure from the Congress’ usual “one post per person” rule.

There were also hints of a prior understanding that Siddaramaiah would step down midway through the term. As the halfway mark passed last week, Shivakumar-aligned lawmakers have ramped up pressure on the party for a leadership change, with Shivakumar himself hinting at stepping down as state party chief to pursue the top job.

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