Here is a detailed overview of Siddaramaiah's family tree, highlighting both his immediate and extended family members.

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Immediate Family

🧔 Siddaramaiah

  • Born: August 12, 1948, in Siddaramanahundi, Mysore district, Karnataka.

  • Occupation: Veteran politician and current Chief Minister of Karnataka.

👩 Wife: Parvathi Siddaramaiah

  • Profession: Director at Prasiddh YS Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd. and partner at BMMN Enterprises & PRY Projects LLP.

  • Notable Events: In 2024, she voluntarily surrendered 14 plots to the Mysore Urban Development Authority amid a land allotment controversy. 

👦 Children:

  1. Rakesh Siddaramaiah (Deceased)

    • Profession: Kannada actor and political aspirant.

    • Demise: Passed away in July 2016 due to multiple organ failure at the age of 38. 

  2. Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah

    • Profession: Medical doctor and politician.

    • Political Career: Served as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Varuna constituency from 2018 to 2023.

👴 Parents

  • Father: Siddarame Gowda (Deceased)

  • Mother: Boramma Gowda

👨‍👩‍👧 Siblings

👨‍👦 Brothers:

  1. Thamme Gowda (Thammayyanna) – Elder brother (Deceased)

  2. Rame Gowda – Younger brother (Deceased)

  3. Sidde Gowda – Younger brother

👩 Sisters:

  1. Chikkamma – Elder sister (Deceased in 2017 due to kidney ailment)

  2. Putramamma – Sister 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Extended Family

  • Nephew: Raghu, son of Rame Gowda.

    • Public Statement: In 2024, during the MUDA land allotment controversy, Raghu publicly supported his aunt Parvathi's decision to return the plots and defended Siddaramaiah against allegations, stating that the family has not sought favors since Siddaramaiah entered politics in 1983. 

  • Brother-in-law: Mallikarjuna Swamy

    • Involvement: Named in the MUDA land allotment case alongside Parvathi and others.

🧒 Early Life and Education

  • Birth: August 12, 1948, in Siddaramanahundi, a village in Mysore district, Karnataka.

  • Family Background: Born into a humble farming family belonging to the Kuruba (shepherd) community, a backward class in Karnataka.

  • Education:

    • Completed a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from Mysore University.

    • Obtained a law degree from Mysore University and practiced law for some time. 

 

🏛️ Political Career

  • Entry into Politics: Began his political journey in 1983 by contesting the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections from the Chamundeshwari constituency on a Bharatiya Lok Dal ticket and won.

  • Political Affiliations:

    • Initially associated with the Janata Party and later with Janata Dal and Janata Dal (Secular).

    • Joined the Indian National Congress in 2006 after being expelled from JD(S).

  • Legislative Tenure: Elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly multiple times, representing constituencies like Chamundeshwari, Varuna, and Badami. 

👔 Positions Held

  • Ministerial Roles:

    • Minister for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (1985).

    • Minister for Finance, Karnataka (1994).

    • Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka (1996–1999 and 2004–2005).

  • Chief Minister of Karnataka:

    • First Term: May 13, 2013 – May 17, 2018.

    • Second Term: May 20, 2023 – Present. 

📜 Notable Achievements

  • Budget Presentations: Holds the record for presenting the Karnataka state budget 13 times as Finance Minister.

  • Welfare Schemes: Introduced several pro-poor initiatives under the "Bhagya" schemes, including free rice distribution, subsidized canteens (Indira Canteens), and free healthcare services.

  • Regional Identity: Advocated for Kannada language and culture, including introducing a separate state flag for Karnataka in 2018. 

🧭 Personal Life

  • Family:

    • Married to Parvathi Siddaramaiah.

    • Had two sons: Rakesh (deceased) and Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, who served as an MLA from Varuna constituency.

Siddaramaiah's journey from a modest background to the highest political office in Karnataka underscores his dedication to public service and social equity.

 

 

 

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