Yathindra Siddaramaiah says his father is in the “final phase” of his political life and suggests Satish Jarkiholi as a mentor-successor; party high command role, cabinet reshuffle and Bihar polls context explained.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has faced fresh succession talk after his son, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, described the CM as being in the “final phase” of his political life and suggested that a senior colleague such as Satish Jarkiholi could be mentored as a successor. The comments come amid continuing speculation about leadership balance in Bengaluru between Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, and after party figures floated the possibility of changes once the Bihar elections are over. Siddaramaiah, however, reiterated he will complete the full five-year term, and the Congress high command remains the ultimate arbiter of any leadership shift.
Past weeks have seen repeated rumours — some driven by MLAs and local leaders — about a possible Cabinet reshuffle or leadership adjustment to manage competing ambitions and caste/regional equations within the state unit. Observers point to two dynamics: internal party jockeying for future ticketing and governance priorities, and a tactical wait for the Bihar result before any major reorganisation. Names mentioned in media reports as possible successors or compromise picks include Satish Jarkiholi and Priyank Kharge, though local alliances and the high command’s preference will decide the outcome.
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