Siddaramaiah became the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka

Key facts

• Siddaramaiah became the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka, surpassing the record previously held by the late Devaraj Urs.
• He equalled the record of 2,792 days in office on January 6, 2026, during his second term as a leader of the Congress.
• Late Devaraj Urs served two terms totaling 2,792 days, including 2,113 days from March 20, 1972, to December 31, 1977, and 679 days from February 28, 1978, to January 7, 1980.
• Siddaramaiah held office for 1,829 days during his first term from May 13, 2013, to May 15, 2018, and has completed 963 days in his ongoing second term since May 20, 2023.
• He is the only Chief Minister after Devaraj Urs to complete a full five-year term in the history of Karnataka.
• DK Shivakumar currently serves as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka alongside Siddaramaiah.