Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s son, MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, stated his father is in the "final stage" of his political career.
He endorsed PWD minister Satish Jarkiholi as a future leader aligned with scientific and progressive values.
The statement has sparked speculation about a possible leadership transition in the Congress-led karnataka government.
🔹 Statement Made at Belagavi Event
Yathindra spoke during the unveiling of Kanakadasa’s idol in Kappalaguddi village, Belagavi district.
Quote: “Today, my father is at the end of his political career. He is in the final stage of his political life.”
He said Satish Jarkiholi would take up the leadership role among those committed to Congress’s ideology.
He praised Jarkiholi as a rare, ideologically committed leader capable of guiding the party forward.
🔹 Tensions Around Leadership: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar
Yathindra’s remarks come amid talks of a power-sharing agreement between cm Siddaramaiah and deputy cm D.K. Shivakumar.
Reports suggest a 50-50 term split, with a possible change in november 2025 – halfway through the current term.
Shivakumar’s camp argues he deserves a chance to lead due to his role in reviving the party’s electoral fortunes.
🔹 Political Reactions and congress Infighting
BJP leaders quickly reacted, calling Siddaramaiah the “outgoing Chief Minister.”
Shivakumar continues his temple visits, saying the congress high command will decide leadership matters.
Siddaramaiah’s supporters maintain that any change must reflect the majority view of congress MLAs.
🔹 What Lies Ahead?
The congress government is nearing its mid-term mark in November.
Yathindra’s public remarks have intensified the internal debate within congress on the future leadership of Karnataka.
All eyes now turn to the congress high command’s decision on the matter.
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