Overview
- On January 6 he matched D. Devaraj Urs at 2,792 days in office across two terms and is expected to move ahead on January 7.
- He credited “the blessings of the people” for the milestone and said “records are meant to be broken,” invoking a Kohli–Tendulkar analogy.
- Supporters staged celebrations in Mysuru and beyond with banners and large public feasts featuring nati koli and biryani.
- He indicated a cabinet reshuffle will be taken up with party leaders as unconfirmed talk persists about a power‑sharing understanding with Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar.
- He has delivered 16 state budgets and is preparing a 17th, adding to his record for the most budget presentations in Karnataka.