Overview
- The chief minister reiterated he will accept whatever the Congress high command decides regarding any leadership change.
- MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah said the high command has indicated no change "as of now" and expressed confidence his father will complete five years in office.
- Both Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar have pledged to abide by the party’s decision after holding instructed breakfast meetings to ease tensions.
- Senior Congress MLA K. N. Rajanna said the high command will take the final call and argued Shivakumar is unlikely to become chief minister, presenting it as his view.
- Speculation over succession grew after the government crossed its midway point and claims of a 2023 power‑sharing understanding resurfaced, while party signals point to continuity for now.