According to political observers and many within the Congress, Siddaramaiah government's decision to accord "religious minority" status to the dominant Lingayat community had resulted in electoral losses for the party in 2018 Assembly polls.

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/karnataka-election-siddaramaiah-top-contender-for-cm-post/article66846340.ece

According to Shivakumar’s office, the Deputy CM will accompany Siddaramaiah.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah-shivakumar-delhi-congress-cabinet-expansion-8625833/

Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Siddaramaiah said, “The petition will also be submitted to the Supreme Court and the existing situation will be explained.

Source: https://www.mangalorean.com/not-possible-to-release-cauvery-water-to-tn-ktaka-cm-to-union-jal-shakti-min/

A.H. Vishwanath, former Minister and MLC, has welcomed the State Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/vishwanath-welcomes-state-budget-presented-by-siddaramaiah/article67057789.ece

Also, it is not clear whether the sanctioned amount is for the period of one year or five years,” Siddaramaiah had said.

Source: https://www.mangalorean.com/during-cong-rule-women-waited-till-dark-to-attend-natures-call-ktaka-bjp/

An FIR has been filed against BJP MP Pratap Simha over his (Lazy Sidda) remark referring to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, during a Hanuma Jayanthi event at Hunsur in Mysuru district.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/bengaluru-news-live-updates-karnataka-covid-cases-latest-9084213/

As the Siddaramaiah government gets down to its job, it will also need to ensure that while addressing special needs, it looks upon the state’s distinct regions and castes equally, and expands spaces for the minority.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/on-karnataka-new-government-a-job-in-bengaluru-8616988/

Bengaluru News Live Updates: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets Congress MLA.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/cid-to-probe-fake-complaint-letter-against-karnataka-minister-chaluvarayaswamy-8883495/

“Beyond Bengaluru is a unique initiative in that direction with the primary focus of developing and enhancing ecosystems in regions beyond Bengaluru and bridging the digital divide,” added Siddaramaiah.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/karnatakas-new-animation-and-gaming-policy-aims-to-create-30000-jobs-by-2028-9047256/

But the party refused to reveal whether the agreement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, which was arrived at after three days of hectic negotiations and muscle flexing, involved a term-sharing pact.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/will-share-power-with-people-of-karnataka-congress-announces-siddaramaiah-as-cm-shivakumar-his-only-deputy-8616122/

By utilising this opportunity given by the people, we are trying to sincerely fulfil their expectations,” Mr. Siddaramaiah said in a statement on Sunday.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/congress-govt-hits-a-ton-but-challenges-remain/article67241496.ece

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, the newly inducted ministers, former Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai were the prominent members who took the oath as MLAs on Monday.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/newly-elected-legislators-take-oath-in-karnataka-assembly/

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had claimed on Sunday that as per the recommendation of the previous BJP government, the electricity tariff has been increased.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.in/inflated-power-bills-ktaka-infuriate-people-cong-bjp-indulge-blame-game-details-859898

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had proposed the name of Khader and it was also agreed to by his deputy DK Shivakumar.

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/congress-mla-u-t-khader-unanimously-elected-as-new-speaker-of-karnataka-assembly/3100051/

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday launched 40 non-air-conditioned sleeper buses named ‘Pallakki’ and 100 new ‘Sarige’ variant buses of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) at the Vidhana Soudha.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/ksrtc-launches-new-fleet-karnataka-cm-unveils-40-pallakki-sleeper-buses-and-100-sarige-variants/article67392114.ece

CM Siddaramaiah belongs to the backward class.

Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/07/22/ktaka-cong-leader-hariprasad-raises-banner-of-revolt-challenges-cm-siddaramaiah/

Congress leaders, especially CM Siddaramaiah, vehemently stressed that Tipu Sultan was a martyr who sacrificed his life for the country.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.in/tipu-sultan-krishnaraja-wadiyar-mysuru-airport-naming-debate-heats-864740

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with party leaders Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar and KC Venugopal during a public meeting ahead of Assembly polls, in Kolar, April 16, 2023.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/elections/rahul-gandhi-karnataka-assembly-polls-campaign-trail-8560453/

Continuing the attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the hijab ban, former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Sunday said that the Chief Minister had gone back on his statement after the BJP attacked him.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bsy-says-siddaramaiah-has-toned-down-posture-on-hijab-ban-after-bjps-criticism/article67672002.ece

"For your (Siddaramaiah) son's political future, you will make all the efforts to trample Pratap Simha.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/bengaluru-news-live-updates-new-year-traffic-restrictions-fines-weather-9089306/