Overview
- At an event in Belagavi district, the chief minister’s son said his father is in the final phase of his political career and urged that Satish Jarkiholi be mentored to lead.
- The comments renewed talk of a change when the Congress government reaches its halfway mark in November, a timeline political observers have focused on.
- Speaking later to reporters, Yathindra said discussions on leadership change have not taken place, a position also stated by AICC in‑charge Randeep Surjewala.
- Siddaramaiah maintains he will complete his five‑year term to 2028, and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says he will abide by the party’s direction.
- Reporting continues to note rival camps aligned with Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, with recent notices to leaders who publicly pushed for Shivakumar adding to tensions.