Siddaramaiah Dismisses CM Chair Struggle, Blames Media for Speculation
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News18•11-01-2026, 13:58
Siddaramaiah Dismisses CM Chair Struggle, Blames Media for Speculation
- •Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah denied any power struggle within Congress over the Chief Minister's chair, calling media questions 'unnecessary'.
- •He reacted sharply to a BJP social media post claiming a fresh tug-of-war for the CM post after Sankranti.
- •Siddaramaiah clarified the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, stating it's passed by the assembly and awaiting Governor's assent.
- •The CM accused BJP leaders, including Janardhan Reddy, of politicizing the Ballari violence, which stemmed from a banner dispute.
- •The Hate Speech Bill proposes imprisonment from one to seven years and fines up to one lakh rupees for repeat offenses.
Why It Matters: Siddaramaiah denies internal power struggle, blames media and BJP for creating unnecessary speculation.
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