Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday created history by becoming the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka, surpassing the record held by late Devaraj Urs, a towering figure associated with social justice and land reforms in the state.
In his second term, the 77-year-old leader on January 6 equalled Urs' record of 2,792 days in office, marking a significant milestone in Karnataka's political history. Urs had served as Chief Minister for 2,113 days during his first term between March 20, 1972, and December 31, 1977, and for 679 days during his second term from February 28, 1978, to January 7, 1980.
