Congress to continue guarantee schemes after returning to power in 2028: D.K. Shivakumar - The HinduUpdated - September 30, 2026 08:12 pm IST - MYSURUChief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at a function organised in Kollegal on Wednesday to launch development works for Hanur and Kollegal taluks of Chamarajanagar district. | Photo Credit: File photoChief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said the Congress will continue with the present guarantee schemes in the State after returning to power in the 2028 Assembly elections.Speaking after launching a series of developmental works in Kollegal and Hanur Assembly constituencies at Kollegal in Chamarajanagar district near here, Mr. Shivakumar also remarked that if some parties are dreaming of coming to power, it is nothing, but a “daydream”.With the strength and inspiration of the people as well as the development initiatives of the government, the Congress will return to power in the next Assembly elections, he said.He said the Congress government had improved the standard of living of people by implementing the guarantee schemes. “We have set a target of distributing 50,000 sites in every district,” he said.Pointing out that he had also announced free bus passes for all the students in the State after becoming the Chief Minister, Mr. Shivakumar said that he had instructed MLAs and Ministers to visit every district, taluk, hobli, and gram panchayat in the State on the first and third Saturdays.Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came to Chamarajanagar from Tamil Nadu while leading the Bharat Jodo yatra, Mr. Shivakumar recalled and said people created history by electing Congress MLAs wherever he walked.Published - September 30, 2026 08:11 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }