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Siddaramaiah statue up overnight, down before DK Shivakumar passes by

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What happened

A nine-foot Siddaramaiah statue appeared overnight at Kalaburagi's High Court Circle.

City corporation officials removed the unauthorized installation before CM DK Shivakumar passed.

The statue's appearance was interpreted as pressure to rename the circle.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:48:34 UTC.

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