In a moment soaked in sentiment and solidarity, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited his hometown of Mysuru on Saturday, where an outpouring of love from residents prompted an emotional response both on the ground and online.
The leader later posted a message on social media expressing heartfelt gratitude to the people who have stood by him throughout his political journey.
“Lifted by the garland of affection and pride shown by my people. The greatest strength of my political journey has always been them.
Their love and respect continue to fuel my enthusiasm to work for them. I am forever indebted to the land of Kannada and its people.”
The tweet came after his participation in a local gathering organized by supporters, where he was received with floral garlands, traditional music, and slogans of praise echoing through Mysuru’s streets.
ನನ್ನೂರಿನ ಜನರ ಪ್ರೀತಿ – ಅಭಿಮಾನದ ಹೂಮಳೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಿಂದೆದ್ದ ಕ್ಷಣ.
ನನ್ನ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಜೀವನದ ಬಹುದೊಡ್ಡ ಶಕ್ತಿಯೇ ನನ್ನ ಜನರು. ಅವರು ತೋರುವ ಅಕ್ಕರೆ – ಅಭಿಮಾನವೇ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಕಾಲ ಜನರಿಗಾಗಿ ದುಡಿಯಬೇಕು ಎಂಬ ನನ್ನ ಉತ್ಸಾಹವನ್ನು ಕಾಪಿಟ್ಟಿದೆ.
ಕನ್ನಡದ ಮಣ್ಣಿಗೆ, ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಗೆ ನಾನು ಸದಾ ಋಣಿ. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/nfMnNjUqBd— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) July 19, 2025
Party workers, local leaders, and citizens lined up to meet the CM some with handwritten placards and others shouting, “Nammoora Hemme!” (Pride of our town).
Citizens Respond with Pride and Poetry
The emotional resonance of Siddaramaiah’s post sparked a flood of replies from Kannadigas across the state. Many viewed it not just as political communication but as a reminder of personal ties and cultural belonging:
@NammaKannadaVoice: “Your humility and connection to the soil of Karnataka is what makes you a true people’s leader. We stand with you always!”
@MysuruCitizen: “This is why Siddaramaiah remains close to our hearts. Not just politics — it’s emotion, it’s identity.”
@RajKumar_1987: “ನೀವು ನಮ್ಮ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆ. ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸೇವಾ ಮನೋಭಾವನೆಗೆ ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ.” (Translation: You are our pride. Salutations to your spirit of service.)
@BengaluruLens: “More than a tweet it’s a reminder that politics can still be personal and poetic.”
Many young voters also reposted the tweet, calling Siddaramaiah a leader who still “speaks the language of emotion” in an increasingly transactional political landscape.