Statue of Siddaramaiah Installed in Kalaburagi, Removed Next Morning
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times, Times of India
A nine-foot golden statue of former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was installed without permission near the Kalaburagi High Court on Wednesday night and swiftly removed the next morning. The removal followed a directive from Corporation Commissioner Avinash Shinde, who stated the statue was placed illegally. The timing of the installation coincided with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s arrival in Kalaburagi and his visit to Ganagapur, suggesting a deliberate act to disrupt his ceremonial events. Supporters of Siddaramaiah had previously attempted to name a nearby circle after him around three years ago, highlighting ongoing political tensions in the region. The incident underscores the contentious political climate in Kalaburagi ahead of Karnataka’s upcoming celebrations.
Why it matters
The removal reflects the heightened political rivalry in Kalaburagi, where such acts often escalate local tensions and draw attention to partisan conflicts. It also raises questions about civic order and the role of public spaces in political discourse within Karnataka.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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