'Oppn parties have come together to fight authoritarianism…': CM Siddaramaiah's welcome message

Siddaramaiah welcomed opposition party leaders to the Bengaluru meeting, saying that they will fight “authoritarianism, communalism, and corruption”.

Published on: Jul 17, 2023, 12:01:28 IST

By Yamini C S

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday welcomed leaders from several opposition parties to the state capital Bengaluru, where a key two-day opposition meeting is scheduled to take place.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. (ANI Photo)

In a welcome message on Twitter, the CM posted that the opposition parties have come together to fight against “authoritarianism, communalism, and corruption”.

ALSO READ | Opposition has never considered JDS a part of them, says former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy

“I heartily welcome the leaders of the prominent opposition parties in the country who have come together to fight against authoritarianism, communalism, and corruption. May the seeds sown in this peaceful garden of harmony bear the fruit to restore secular, socialist, and democratic values as enshrined in our Constitution,” his tweet read.

Leaders from a total of 24 parties are expected to gather in the Karnataka capital today. The first meeting of the opposition parties was held on June 23 in Pune, where 15 parties had joined discussions. The Karnataka CM is also expected to host a dinner for the opposition leaders at around 8 pm today after an informal meeting at 6 pm.

ALSO READ | Sharad Pawar to skip Bengaluru Opposition meet on day 1, will join tomorrow

Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar also spoke to reporters ahead of the meeting and said, “I think all the Opposition parties of this country, except a few, have joined together...We feel that with this understanding and unity…Karnataka gave us a mandate, the entire country will give us a mandate in 2024. We will take it forward.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!

Stay updated Bengaluru Weather Live and with all the Breaking News and Latest News from Bengaluru. Click here for comprehensive coverage of top cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and more across India . Stay informed on the latest happenings in World News.