Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah (ANI) NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said he is set to surpass the late D. Devaraj Urs as the state’s longest-serving chief minister on January 6, but stressed that the two leaders should not be compared due to their different social backgrounds.“With the blessings of the people, tomorrow late D Devaraj Urs’ record of being the longest serving Chief Minister of Karnataka will be broken. The matter of pride is that I and Urs belong to Mysuru,” he told reporters.Reflecting on his political journey, Siddaramaiah said, “I had only thought that I will be an MLA after becoming the Taluk Board member. I have so far won eight elections. I lost two Parliament elections and two assembly elections. In my life, I have contested in 13 elections, including Taluk elections.”Claiming there is no direct comparison between himself and Urs, he said, “Devaraj Urs was not socially backward. In fact, he was from a forward class, the ruling class. He was from a community which is less in population, but he was a popular leader,” as quoted by PTI.Highlighting how politics has evolved over time, the Chief Minister added, “People gave him money and votes in 1962. Time has now changed.”On whether his record could be broken in the future, Siddaramaiah said, “Records are meant for breaking. I never said that no one will break my record. Someone may emerge to break my record of the longest serving Chief Minister or the one who presented the maximum budgets.” He has presented 16 budgets so far.Speaking about celebrations for his milestone, he said, “State Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda is planning something, but I don’t have any details as such. I will speak to him.”On a potential cabinet reshuffle, he said, “It has to be done. I will speak to Rahul Gandhi whenever he calls me. I have told him that I will speak to him in January.”About the AuthorTOI World DeskAt TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to bring you the latest news and diverse perspectives round the clock. With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, we strive to keep you informed about the ever-evolving world, delivering a nuanced understanding of international affairs to our readers. Join us on a journey across continents as we unravel the stories that shape our interconnected world.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAfter T20 World Cup Move, Bangladesh Now Bans IPL 2026 Broadcast Amid Mustafizur Rahman RowSC Rejects Bail Plea Of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; Grants Bail To 5 Others In Delhi Riots CaseRajnath Singh Commissions ICG’s Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’, Hails Make-In-IndiaShashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari & Salman Khurshid Raise Concerns Over US Attack In Venezuela’Whole Of Jammu And Kashmir Should Be Reunited With India’: British MP Bob Blackman’Can Raise Tariffs Very Quickly’: Trump Warns India Over Russian Oil Imports, Praises PM Modi’Indian Firms Have Long Experience In Dealing With Venezuela Oil’: Expert On Opportunity For India”Sport Should Be Kept Apart From Politics” Tharoor On Mustafizur RowProbe Reveals Red Fort Blast Module Used ‘Ghost’ SIM Cards For Encrypted ChatsMatter Of Deep Concern: MEA Reacts To US Strikes On Venezuela, Urges Restraint123PhotostoriesRestoring Chennai’s Crown: The Bharat Insurance Building’s Towers, Spires, and Glory RevealedWhy Sadhguru says parents must work on themselves before correcting children5 cold-proof animals that freeze and restart life after winterModern Bus Hub for Chennai: 75-year-old Broadway Redeveloped with 73 Bays; Rs 800-Crore Multi-Modal to Ease TravelA Road Beneath The Mountains: How A 7-Km Tunnel Will Reshape Travel To Kedarnath7 bread dishes beyond sandwiches and rollsWeight loss food for women: 7 high-protein foods women can find anywhereTop 7 mistakes parents make while disciplining toddlersLate-night winter cravings? These 6 comfort pairings that just feel right4 simple exercises to refresh tired eyes and improve vision123Hot PicksUS strikes VenezuelaVande Bharat Sleeper TrainPublic holidays January 2026Gold rate todayUmar Khalid BailCigarette tax hikeBank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingSan Francisco 49ersBrittany MahomesNoah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield Net WorthWayne Gretzky Daughter Net WorthSidney Crosby LifestyleLeBron James vs Stephen Curry Net WorthTom BradyLeBron James WifeCam ThomasCharlie Kirk
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said he is set to surpass the late D. Devaraj Urs as the state’s longest-serving chief minister on January 6, but stressed that the two leaders should not be compared due to their different social backgrounds.“With the blessings of the people, tomorrow late D Devaraj Urs’ record of being the longest serving Chief Minister of Karnataka will be broken. The matter of pride is that I and Urs belong to Mysuru,” he told reporters.Reflecting on his political journey, Siddaramaiah said, “I had only thought that I will be an MLA after becoming the Taluk Board member. I have so far won eight elections. I lost two Parliament elections and two assembly elections. In my life, I have contested in 13 elections, including Taluk elections.”Claiming there is no direct comparison between himself and Urs, he said, “Devaraj Urs was not socially backward. In fact, he was from a forward class, the ruling class. He was from a community which is less in population, but he was a popular leader,” as quoted by PTI.Highlighting how politics has evolved over time, the Chief Minister added, “People gave him money and votes in 1962. Time has now changed.”On whether his record could be broken in the future, Siddaramaiah said, “Records are meant for breaking. I never said that no one will break my record. Someone may emerge to break my record of the longest serving Chief Minister or the one who presented the maximum budgets.” He has presented 16 budgets so far.Speaking about celebrations for his milestone, he said, “State Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda is planning something, but I don’t have any details as such. I will speak to him.”On a potential cabinet reshuffle, he said, “It has to be done. I will speak to Rahul Gandhi whenever he calls me. I have told him that I will speak to him in January.”
