Siddaramaiah Age, Caste, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Nickname	Siddu, Sidda ^[1]Coastal Digest ^[2]Hindustan Times
Profession	Politician
Famous for	Being the Chief Minister of Karnataka
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters– 172 cm in meters– 1.72 m in feet & inches– 5’ 8”
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Salt & Pepper
Politics
Political Party	• Bharatiya Lok Dal (1977-1984) • Janata Party (1984–1988) • Janata Dal (1988–1999) • Janata Dal (Secular) (1999–2005) • Indian National Congress (2005-present)
Political Journey	• Joined the Bharatiya Lok Dal in 1977 • Contested the 1983 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections from Chamundeshwari constituency as an independent candidate and won • Joined the Janata Party in 1984 • Appointed as the first president of the Kannada Surveillance Committee (Kannada Kavalu Samiti) • During the mid-polls in 1985, re-elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Chamundeshwari constituency on a ticket of Janata Party and became the Minister for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services • Handled portfolios like Sericulture, Animal Husbandry and Transport at different stages during Ramakrishna Hegde’s government • Joined Janata Dal in 1988 • Contested the 1989 Karnataka Assembly Elections from Chamundeshwari constituency on a ticket of Janata Dal but lost to Congress leader M. Rajasekara Murthy • Appointed as Secretary General of Janata Dal in 1992 • Elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Chamundeshwari constituency on a ticket of Janata Dal in 1994 and served as the Minister for Finance in Deve Gowda’s Government • Served as Deputy Chief Minister to J. H. Patel in 1996 • Sacked as Deputy Chief Minister and dropped from the Cabinet on 22 July 1999 • Following the split between Janata Dal in 1999, Siddaramaiah sided with Janata Dal (Secular) • Appointed as the President of Karnataka unit of Janata Dal (Secular) in 1999 • Contested the 1999 state elections but lost • Appointed Deputy Chief Minister to Dharam Singh in the INC – JD(S) coalition government from 28 May 2004 to 5 August 2005 • Expelled from JD(S) after differences with H. D. Deve Gowda in 2005 • Joined the Indian National Congress in 2005 • In December 2006, won the Chamundeshwari constituency bypolls by 257 votes • In 2008, won the Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections from Varuna constituency on a ticket of the Indian National Congress • Served as a Leader of Opposition from 8 June 2009 to 12 May 2013 • Re-elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections from Varuna constituency on 8 May 2013 • Elected as the Leader of Congress legislative party in the Karnataka assembly on 10 May 2013 • Sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on 13 May 2013 • Contested the 2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections from Chamundeshwari and Badami constituencies, winning the Badami vidhan sabha seat by a margin of 1696 votes • Resigned as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on 17 May 2018 • Resigned as the Leader of Congress legislative party in 2019 • Served as the Leader of Opposition from 9 October 2019 to 13 May 2023 • Contested the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Varuna Constituency on a ticket of the Indian National Congress and won. • Sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka (for the second time) on 20 May 2023
Personal Life
Date of Birth	12 August 1948 (Thursday) Note: According to Siddaramaiah’s school records, his date of birth is 3 August 1947 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2023)	75 Years
Birthplace	Siddaramanahundi in Varuna Hobli near T. Narasipura of Mysore district, Karnataka
Zodiac sign	Leo
Signature/Autograph
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mysore, Karnataka, India
School	He attended a local school in Mysore.
College/University	• Yuvaraja College, Mysore • Sharada Vilas Law College, Mysore (1972)
Educational Qualification(s)	• B.Sc. from Yuvaraja College, Mysore • LL.B. from Sharada Vilas Law College, Mysore ^[3]MyNeta
Religion/Religious Views	According to some sources, Siddaramaiah is an atheist. ^[4]The Hindu In an interview, Siddaramaiah revealed that he did not believe in the existence of deities. He said, “Basically I am an atheist. I visit temples only during elections with a view not to hurt the feelings of people who join me.” While other sources claim that he followed Hinduism but was against superstition. ^[5]India Today In an interview, while talking about his religion, Siddaramaiah said, “Word has spread that I am an atheist, which I am not. I am spiritual — I have participated in festivities as a child. I have visited some of the popular pilgrimage centres. But I am definitely against superstition, as I view everything from a science point of view,”
Caste/Community	Kuruba Community ^[6]The Hindu Note: Kuruba is regarded as the third most influential caste in Karnataka after the Lingayats and the Vokkaligas. Traditionally, consisting of shepherds, militiamen from the hills, armed vassals, or postmen, Kurubas founded the Sangama dynasty.
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian ^[7]The Times of India
Address	#32, Siddatramana Hundi, Varuna Hobnail, Mysore Taluk, Mysore District, Karnataka
Controversies	Cases Where Pending • 3 charges related to Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a land-mark fixed by public authority Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage to the amount of one hundred or (in case of agricultural produce) ten rupees (IPC Section-435) • 1 charge related to Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election (IPC Section-171F) • 1 charge related to Punishment for bribery (IPC Section-171E) • 1 charge related to Undue influence at elections (IPC Section-171C) • 11 charges related to Punishment for Being a member of an unlawful assembly (IPC Section-143) • 10 charges related to Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of an offence committed in prosecution of a common object (IPC Section-149) • 6 charges related to Punishment for Rioting (IPC Section-147) • 6 charges related to Punishment for wrongful restraint (IPC Section-341) • 6 charges related to Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees (IPC Section-427) • 5 charges related to Punishment of abetment, if the act abetted, is committed in consequence, and where no express provision is made for its punishment (IPC Section-109) • 5 charges related to Joining unlawful assembly armed with a deadly weapon (IPC Section-144) • 5 charges related to Rioting, armed with a deadly weapon (IPC Section-148) • 4 charges related to Unlawful assembly (IPC Section-141) • 4 charges related to Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for (IPC Section-290) ^[8]MyNetaValuable Gift In 2016, one of his admirers gifted him a a diamond-studded Hublot watch worth Rs. 70 lakhs. He was criticised for flaunting expensive gifts despite being a socialist. Many political parties adviced him to declare the luxury watch as a state asset. Later, a complaint was filed with the state Lokayukta against Siddaramaiah by S Bhaskaran, a Karnataka based activist, seeking the prosecution of Siddaramaiah under the Prevention of Corruption Act accepting high-priced gifts and not declaring it before appropriate authorities. ^[9]The Economic Times Controversial Remark on Hindutva In February 2023, Siddaramaiah came into the headlines for his controversial remark on Hindutva. The incident happended during the book launch event of former congress MLA BR Patil in Kalaburagi, when Siddaramaiah while addressing the media claimed that Hindutva was for murder, violence and discrimination. He said, “Hindutva is against Constitution. Hindutva and Hindu dharma is different. I am not against the Hindu religion. I’m a Hindu but oppose Manuvad and Hindutva.” He added that no religion promoted murder, violence, and discrimination except Manuvad and Hindutva. ^[10]The Economic Times Inappropriate Remark on Lingayat Chief Minister In April 2023, while giving an interview on a Kannada news channel Siddaramaiah was asked to give his views on opposition (Bharatiya Janata Party) declaring a Lingayat as their chief ministrial candidate of Karnataka to seek votes from the community, Siddaramaiah said, “Already a Lingayat is CM. He has indulged in corruption and spoiled the state.” His remarks were criticised by the Bharatiya Janata Party, who accused Siddaramaiah for hurting the Lingayat community. ^[11]Outlook India Later, Siddaramaiah clarified the matter and said that he did not mean to hurt the Lingayats with his remarks and that his statement was misrepresented. He said, “I said Basavaraj Bommai is corrupt. I did not call the entire community corrupt.” Criticised for visiting Temple after Non-veg Meal In August 2022, Siddaramaiah apparently paid a visit to the Basaveshwara temple in Kodlipet after having a non-vegetarian meal. He was severely criticised by the Bharatiya Janata Party for hurting the religious sentiments of people with his act. However, Siddaramaiah asserted that it was his right to choice of food and also questioned if God has prescribed any particular food before visiting the temples. ^[12]The Times of India
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Family
Wife/Spouse	Parvathi Siddaramaiah (director at Prasiddh YS Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd. and a partner at BMMN Enterprises & PRY Projects LLP)
Children	Son(s)– Rakesh (Kannada actor; died due to multiple organ failures in July 2016) Yathindra (doctor and politician) Daughter– None
Parents	Father– Siddarame Gowda (deceased) Mother– Boramma Gowda
Siblings	Brother(s)– Thamme Gowda aka Thammayyanna (elder; deceased), Rame Gowda (younger; deceased), Sidde Gowda (younger) Sister(s)– Chikkamma (elder; died of a kidney ailment in 2017), Putramamma
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Siddaramaiah owns a 2018 model of Toyota Crysta bearing the registration number KA04MV7666. Previously, he owned a Renault Duster and a Mercedes. ^[13]MyNeta
Expensive Things/Valuables	A diamond-studded Hublot watch worth Rs. 70 lakhs
Money Factor
Salary/Income (approx.)	Rs. 20,49,480 (2021-2022) ^[14]MyNeta
Assets/Properties	Movable Assets • Cash: Rs. 1,50,000 • Bank Deposits: Rs. 21,86,455 • Loans and Advances: 8,82,97,720 • Motor Vehicles: Rs. 28,08,033 • Jewellery (350 gram Gold + 2 Kg Silver): Rs. 22,26,000 • Other Assets: 1,50,000Immovable Assets • Commercial Buildings: Rs. 7,33,22,000 • Residential Buildings: Rs. 2,10,50,000 Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2023. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor). ^[15]MyNeta
Net Worth (approx.)	Rs. 12,07,65,958 Note: The net worth is recorded for the financial year 2021-2022. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors). ^[16]MyNeta

Some Lesser Known Facts About Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah, a member of the Indian National Congress, is an Indian politician. He has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka nine times. Siddaramaiah was appointed as the Chief Minister of Karnataka twice, first on 13 May 2013 and then on 20 May 2023.

In Mysore, Karnataka, he was raised in a small village by a family living in poverty.

Until the age of 10, Siddaramaiah did not have the opportunity for formal education due to his involvement in assisting his father on the farms. Despite the absence of traditional schooling, he found himself participating in nearby folk art classes, where he acquired the skill of writing alphabets on sand using his fingers.

Siddaramaiah enrolled directly in the fifth grade at a local school in Mysore.

Even though he joined school late, he achieved the highest score in the state board examination.

He was frequently referred to as S Cube by his school teachers.

Although Siddaramaiah had a keen interest in Mathematics and Science during his time in school, he ultimately made the decision to pursue a career in law. This choice differed from his father’s long-held desire for him to become a doctor.

Siddaramaiah embarked on his legal career after graduating from Sharada Vilas Law College in Mysore. He gained valuable experience by working under Chikkaboraiah and even served as a law professor. During his time as a lawyer at a district court in Karnataka, Siddaramaiah crossed paths with Nanjunda Swamy, a prominent lawyer in Mysore. Inspired by Swamy’s encouragement, Siddaramaiah found the motivation to enter the realm of politics.

In 1977, Siddaramaiah embarked on his political journey by affiliating with the Bharatiya Lok Dal.

In 1983, Siddaramaiah boldly entered the Legislative Assembly elections as an independent candidate from the Chamundeshwari constituency. Against all odds, he emerged victorious, surpassing his opponents by an impressive margin of 3,504 votes. This unexpected win was a game-changer, as Siddaramaiah firmly established his influence over the Old Mysore region.

He emerged victorious in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections a total of 9 times, with 5 victories coming from the Chamundeshwari constituency, 3 from the Varuna constituency, and 1 from the Badami constituency.

Siddaramaiah was expelled from JD(S) in 2005 due to disagreements with H. D. Deve Gowda.

Siddaramaiah, following his departure from the Janta Dal (Secular), initially opted to establish a regional party called ABPJD in Karnataka. Nonetheless, upon considering the relatively brief lifespans of previous regional parties in Karnataka’s history, he had a change of heart and ultimately chose to join the Indian National Congress.

Siddaramaiah gained widespread backing from the backward classes after he became a member of the Indian National Congress in 2005.

Prior to the 2013 Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections, Siddaramaiah delivered a speech at the ahinda samavesha in Hubballi, attracting a large crowd. Being the opposition leader, he bravely declared his intention to embark on a padayatra to Bellary, an area controlled by the Reddy Brothers. This bold move captured the attention of the entire state and ultimately contributed to his triumph in the 2013 elections, resulting in his appointment as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Siddaramaiah now presides over Legislative Assembly sessions.

Siddaramaiah, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka, accomplished the rare feat of serving a full five-year term, becoming only the second Chief Minister in the state’s history to do so after Devaraj Urs. Siddaramaiah attended a party meeting.

In the Government of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah has presented the state budget a remarkable 13 times during his tenure as the finance minister, setting an impressive record.

In July 2016, Siddaramaiah suffered the heartbreaking loss of his eldest son Rakesh, who passed away due to multiple organ failures. Following this tragedy, Rakesh’s friends took to Facebook to disclose that they had accompanied him on a journey to the renowned ‘Tomorrowland’ festival in Belgium, which is recognized as the largest electronic dance music event worldwide.

During the 2018 Legislative Assembly elections in Karnataka, Siddaramaiah made the decision to vacate his Varuna seat, allowing his younger son Yathindra to take his place. Instead, Siddaramaiah decided to run for office in two other constituencies, specifically Chamundeshwari and Badami. Although he managed to secure victory in the Badami Vidhan Sabha Seat with a narrow margin of 1,696 votes, he unfortunately lost the Chamundeshwari seat to G. T. Devegowda of Janata Dal (Secular). Following these results, Siddaramaiah delivered a speech at a rally organized by the Indian National Congress in Karnataka.

In 2018, Yathindra, the son of the previous holder, successfully ran for the Legislative Assembly elections in Mysore’s Varuna constituency. He secured victory by an impressive margin of 45,000 votes.

During an interview, Siddaramaiah disclosed that his preferred dish is Upma. He further shared his fondness for cooking during his free time, having prepared various dishes including Upma and rice.

Siddaramaiah claims that he never needs an alarm clock to wake up in the morning because he trusts his biological clock to do the job.

In preparation for the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections, Sri Siddaramaiah-75 Amruta Mahotsava Sameeti orchestrated a magnificent celebration in Davanagere to commemorate Siddaramaiah’s 75th birthday on 3 August 2022. Known as Siddaramotsava, the event attracted approximately 1.6 million followers of Siddaramaiah. The venue was adorned with a 3-kilometer long cloth banner showcasing pictures depicting his life journey. Additionally, a music album featuring various songs dedicated to Siddaramaiah was unveiled during the festivities. This delightful celebration mirrored a similar event held during Siddaramaiah’s 65th birthday in anticipation of the 2013 Karnataka Assembly elections. The 75th birthday festivities of Siddaramaiah were held in Davanagere.