Satish Jarkiholi well-suited to provide leadership to politics of liberal, progressive ideology: Yathindra Siddaramaiah

Triggering intense political discussion in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son, MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, has said that his father is in the “final stage” of his political journey. He added that Public Works Department Department Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi would take the mantle of leadership forward among those committed to “scientific and progressive” values.

The statement comes amid growing speculation about a possible leadership transition within the state’s Congress government and rumours surrounding a power-sharing deal between Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

Speaking at the unveiling of Kanakadasa’s idol in Kappalaguddi village of Raibag taluk in Belagavi district, Yathindra said, “Today, my father is at the end of his political career. He is in the final stage of his political life. At this hour, for those who embrace scientific and progressive ideas, Minister for PWD Satish Jarkiholi will take responsibility and provide leadership.”