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Siddaramaiah rejected a Rajya Sabha offer, opting to remain in Karnataka politics after resigning as Chief Minister. This decision complicates the transition for successor DK Shivakumar, as Siddaramaiah retains influence and potential leverage. His move signals a long-term strategy to shape state politics and potentially influence future elections.

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Indigenous communities in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu are protesting wildlife tourism and tiger reserve expansion. They accuse authorities and conservation groups of commercializing ancestral lands, evicting families, and ignoring their rights. A joint declaration demands an immediate halt to relocations and recognition of their land rights, calling forced conservation 'colonization'.

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Outgoing Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's last-minute acceptance of the caste census report presents a political dilemma for successor DK Shivakumar. The report, potentially validating the strength of backward classes, could alienate dominant communities. This also challenges Rahul Gandhi's national push for caste data, risking accusations of hypocrisy if not acted upon.