In 2006, Deve Gowda expelled Siddaramaiah from JD(S) — fearing his rising power was eclipsing his own son Kumaraswamy. Siddaramaiah had come from VP singh brand of politics in 1989 Janata Dal Siddaramaiah didn’t sulk. He joined Congress, united Backward classes, Dalits & Muslims, and built a formidable base. Just 7 years later, Congress made the smartest call: picked him as CM among 6 strong contenders. Completed a full 5-year term — the first Karnataka CM to do so after 1977! A journey from expelled leader to history-maker. #KarnatakaPolitics #Siddaramaiah

 In 2006, Deve Gowda expelled Siddaramaiah from JD(S) — fearing his rising power was eclipsing his own son Kumaraswamy.

Siddaramaiah had come from VP singh brand of politics in 1989 Janata Dal Siddaramaiah didn’t sulk. He joined Congress, united Backward classes, Dalits & Muslims, and built a formidable base. Just 7 years later, Congress made the smartest call: picked him as CM among 6 strong contenders. Completed a full 5-year term — the first Karnataka CM to do so after 1977! A journey from expelled leader to history-maker. #KarnatakaPolitics #Siddaramaiah