Published Sep 10, 2026 | 12:54 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 10, 2026 | 12:54 PM
Former CM Siddaramaiah, CM DK Shivakumar, and Deputy CM G Parameshwara at the 100th day celebration.
Synopsis: Shivakumar listed his government’s achievements over the past 100 days. They included 7.5% reservation for government school students in professional courses, free bus passes for students, clearing ₹29,679 crore worth of investments that could generate around 66,000 jobs, and 10,000 Bharat Jodo Yuva Sanghas.
Reaffirming his commitment to serve the people of the state, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said, “As long as I breathe, serving Karnataka and Kannadigas will remain my Sankalpa.”
He made the statement in a letter to the public on Thursday, 10 September, coinciding with his first 100 days as Karnataka’s chief minister.
“Responding to the people’s aspirations. Becoming their voice, today marks 100 days since we began building a Strong Karnataka. This path of the century will lead, in the coming days, towards a prosperous, stable, and developed Karunada. Fulfilling the people’s expectations and transforming them into action, the journey of building a new Karnataka will continue,” he said.
Shivakumar listed his government’s achievements over the past 100 days. They included 7.5% reservation for government school students in professional courses, free bus passes for students, clearing ₹29,679 crore worth of investments that could generate around 66,000 jobs, and 10,000 Bharat Jodo Yuva Sanghas.
The establishment of India’s first government-sponsored AI university, the introduction of AI education from upper primary classes, cloud seeding, and the Udyoga Nidhi were also among the highlighted achievements.
Shivakumar also shared his vision for the state, which he termed “Dhrudha Karnataka”, which would make the state economically strong, socially empowered and technologically advanced. He said the next 500 days would require greater determination and effort.
The chief minister also made a promise to the state: “My Cabinet and I will keep showing up. We will keep working. As long as I breathe, serving Karnataka and Kannadigas will remain my Sankalpa.”
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The Congress used the completion of 100 days of Shivakumar’s government to underline its policy priorities and signal a longer political roadmap extending to the 2028 Assembly elections.
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge said the first 100 days were “just the beginning” and expressed confidence that the Congress would return to power in 2028.
“This is just the beginning. DK Shivakumar is building on the great work done earlier by the former Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah. His intention is very clear. There is going to be policy, economic, and employment acceleration,” Kharge told reporters.
He said the government was not working with merely a two-year horizon but with a longer-term plan.
“It is just not going to be a two-year roadmap; it’s a seven-year roadmap for the next elections as well. So, 2028 is going to be again backed by the Congress,” he said.
Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said the government was using the 100-day milestone to present its performance and future plans rather than hold a large celebration.
“Under the leadership of DK Shivakumar as the new Chief Minister, we have completed 100 days of our government. So today we are not going to celebrate, but we are going to tell the people of Karnataka about what our future plans are, how we have performed in these 100 days, and how we have set up our goals,” he said.
Parameshwara said the programme had been restricted to Vidhana Soudha and its banquet hall in view of the drought situation in the state.
Several ministers highlighted schemes and initiatives launched or taken forward by the government during the period.
Minister Ajay Singh pointed to the Raita Chaitanya programme for farmers and free bus passes for students, while Ramalinga Reddy said the Congress government would fulfil the assurances made in its 2023 election manifesto by 2028 and return to power.
Minister Sharan Prakash Patil cited programmes including Yuva Udyami Setu, linking government hospitals with medical colleges, employment opportunities through Industrial Training Institutes and the Bharat Jodo Yuva Sangha.
Shivakumar took oath as Karnataka’s Chief Minister on 3 June, succeeding Siddaramaiah following the Congress leadership transition.
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ಶತಕದ ಪಥ – ಪ್ರಗತಿಯ ರಥಜನರ ಆಶೋತ್ತರಗಳಿಗೆ ಸ್ಪಂದಿಸಿ.. ಅವರ ಧ್ವನಿಯಾಗಿ, ದೃಢ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣಕ್ಕೆ ಮುನ್ನುಡಿ ಬರೆದು ಇಂದಿಗೆ 100 ದಿನಗಳು. ಶತಕದ ಈ ಪಥ, ಮುಂದಿನ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮೃದ್ಧ, ಸುಸ್ಥಿರ ಹಾಗೂ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಯ ಕರುನಾಡಿನತ್ತ ಮುನ್ನಡೆಸಲಿದೆ. ಜನರ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಗಳನ್ನು ಕಾರ್ಯರೂಪಕ್ಕೆ ತಂದು ನವ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ… pic.twitter.com/v9eBKdXfuF
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) September 10, 2026
The BJP, meanwhile, questioned the government’s celebration at the Vidhana Soudha.
Leader of Opposition R Ashoka termed the planned celebration a “100-day chargesheet”, accusing the Shivakumar government of failing on several fronts.
In a post on X, Ashoka cited the absence of women in the 33-member Cabinet, allegations of government recruitment irregularities, delays in drought relief and welfare payments, Bengaluru’s civic woes, concerns over the Bidadi township, and the government’s withdrawal of the parks amendment Bill.
“This is not a 100-day Sadhana Samavesha. It is a 100-day chargesheet,” Ashoka said, arguing that the government should instead answer questions concerning farmers, women, employment and Bengaluru’s infrastructure.
BJP state president BY Vijayendra has separately described the administration as a “U-turn government”, pointing to a series of decisions that were subsequently altered or withdrawn.
Among them, Vijayendra cited the government’s withdrawal of amendments to the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, as well as its decision to increase the number of drought-affected taluks after criticism.
“What have they achieved?” Vijayendra asked while questioning the need for a 100-day celebration.
