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Notably, Yathindra hasn’t been issued a showcause notice for his repeated remarks, even as other MLAs and party leaders who commented on the leadership issue have received notices.
Congress leader Yathindra Siddaramaiah. (Photo: Instagram)
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, has once again stirred political waters by asserting that his father will remain in office for the full five-year term — a statement seen as flouting the High Command’s gag order on commenting about state leadership.
His remark comes amid ongoing speculation of a power tussle between Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. The chatter has persisted despite the High Command’s efforts, including two breakfast meetings — one at the CM’s residence and another at Shivakumar’s home — aimed at projecting a united front.
“I would like to make it clear that Siddaramaiah will remain CM for five years. I don’t see any reason for a change in leadership,” Yathindra said, drawing immediate responses from party leaders.
Reacting to the statement, DK Shivakumar said, “I am very happy, let good things happen for the state… let good things happen.”
Minister KH Muniyappa described leadership change talks as “unnecessary,” while Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan clarified, “The CM’s chair is not vacant. My previous comment about 2028 was only in the hypothetical context of a vacancy. We have the High Command, with the CM and DCM in place. Whatever happens, the High Command will decide.”
Muniyappa also emphasised that statements by Yathindra and Basavaraj Shivaganga reflected their personal opinions, adding that everyone in the party must abide by the High Command’s decisions.
Yathindra had made a similar statement earlier on November 27, asserting that his father would complete a full five-year term as Chief Minister. “In my view, there is no need for a change of Chief Minister,” he said. “Siddaramaiah will continue as the full-term Chief Minister. I do not know why the issue of leadership change is being discussed repeatedly. I am not aware of any earlier discussions about power sharing.”
Notably, Yathindra has not been issued any show-cause notice for his repeated remarks about his father’s tenure, even as other MLAs and party leaders who have commented on the leadership issue have received notices.
While Yathindra’s comments have added fuel to speculation, the ultimate authority on the state leadership rests with the Congress High Command. It remains to be seen when the High Command will take a call.
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