In a statement that will set the cat among the pigeons amid persistent speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka, Siddaramaiah’s son has said he is in the final phase of his political career and should become a ‘margdarshak’ (mentor) to his cabinet colleague Satish Jarkiholi.
Even as late as last month, Siddaramaiah had to step in and deny reports that he would quit as chief minister to make way for his deputy DK Shivakumar. The speculation in this instance had been fuelled by a statement by Congress MP LR Shivarame Gowda, who had called on the party top brass to clear the confusion on the issue.
