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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met President Droupadi Murmu to discuss seven pending bills, including amendments on education and public procurement. He presented the traditional Mysuru Peta and a sandalwood memento as a gesture of Karnataka’s heritage. The CM also raised concerns over Rs 80,000 crore fund losses during meetings with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. A viral moment occurred when Siddaramaiah briefly interacted with Bollywood actor Aamir Khan at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Key Points: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Meets President Murmu Over Pending Bills

  • Siddaramaiah discussed 7 pending bills with President Murmu
  • Highlighted Rs 80,000 crore fund loss in Karnataka
  • Met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
  • Had brief encounter with Aamir Khan at Rashtrapati Bhavan
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K'taka CM meets President Murmu; presents Mysuru Peta, discusses pending bills

Karnataka CM presents Mysuru Peta to President Murmu, discusses key pending bills including education and procurement amendments.

"I honoured the President with the presentation of the iconic Mysuru Peta and a sandalwood memento, symbolic of the pride of Karnataka. - Siddaramaiah"

Bengaluru, June 24

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi and presented the iconic traditional 'Mysuru Peta' to her.

The Chief Minister also discussed the pending bills with President Murmu.

After the meeting, Siddaramaiah said: "At the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi today, a meeting was held with the President Droupadi Murmu, to discuss the bills that are pending approval. On this occasion, I honoured the President with the presentation of the iconic Mysuru Peta and a sandalwood memento, symbolic of the pride of Karnataka."

State Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi, Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, Energy Minister K.J. George and the State Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh were also present during the meeting.

Seven legislations passed by the Congress-led government in Karnataka are awaiting the presidential assent.

These include: The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2015; The Karnataka (Mineral Rights and Mineral Bearing Land) Tax Bill, 2024; The Notaries (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2025; and The Registration (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2025.

The Chief Minister has also discussed the controversial Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements (Amendment) Act, 2025, which seeks to provide a four per cent reservation for Muslims in receiving government contracts, and the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 2024, aimed at regulating temples.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrived in Delhi on Monday night.

He also met the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday afternoon.

CM Siddaramaiah has also strongly urged the Central government to ensure fair allocation of funds to Karnataka under the 16th Finance Commission, highlighting that the state has suffered a loss of around Rs 80,000 crore in allocations when compared to the 14th Finance Commission.

He is likely to discuss the matter with Finance Minister Sitharaman.

Earlier, CM Siddaramaiah met Bollywood actor Aamir Khan at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday morning. The two greeted each other and exchanged pleasantries.

According to the Chief Minister's Office, "When Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet the President, he had a brief encounter with the Bollywood actor-director Aamir Khan. They exchanged pleasantries and conveyed best wishes to each other."

"Upon seeing Aamir Khan at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Siddaramaiah waved at him. Aamir Khan greeted the Chief Minister with folded hands and extended his wishes. The two then shook hands and had a brief, cheerful conversation."

Photos of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Aamir Khan greeting each other have gone viral on social media.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
The Mysuru Peta presentation was a beautiful cultural gesture! 👏 It's good to see our traditions being honored at the highest levels. Hope the pending bills get cleared soon - especially the education amendment which can benefit so many children.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the cultural exchange, I'm more concerned about the Rs 80,000 crore fund allocation issue. Karnataka deserves fair treatment from the Centre. Our infrastructure projects are suffering due to this imbalance.
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Sanjay V.
The temple regulation bill seems controversial. Government should think twice before interfering in religious matters. Let temples manage their own affairs without political interference.
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Ananya R.
Why is everyone talking about Aamir Khan meeting? 😅 The real news is about those important bills! The mineral rights bill could bring much-needed revenue to Karnataka if implemented properly.
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Vikram J.
As a Kannadiga, I'm proud to see our CM representing our state's interests in Delhi. The sandalwood gift was perfect - it represents our state's rich heritage. Hope the Centre listens to our genuine concerns about fund allocation.
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Neha T.
The 4% reservation in government contracts needs careful implementation. While inclusivity is important, we must ensure it doesn't compromise quality and efficiency in public projects. Balance is key!

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