- By Nidhi Giri
- Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:45 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Karnataka Politics: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s remarks that "politics is not permanent" has ignited a debate in political circles once again. The statement was further endorsed by his loyalist and Public Works Department minister Satish Jarkiholi, who stated the CM "will have to give up power at some point".
“Politics is not permanent. I don’t worry about anything. Politics is not my father’s property,” CM Siddaramaiah was reportedly heard telling Congress MLA Belur Gopalakrishna after a meeting on Tuesday amid speculations around leadership change.
Jarkiholi's statement added fuel to fire and hinted at an early transition. "Power is not permanent for anyone. One thing is sure, he has to give up power. It could be thirty months, or it could be three years. It all depends on the high command," Jarkiholi said on Wednesday.
Amid an ongoing power tussle in Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar, met over breakfast for the second time on Tuesday. Earlier on Saturday, both the leaders debunked the rift reports, further asserting that they will obey the decision of the Congress' top brass. Shivakumar also stated there was no faction within the party, adding that both leaders were working collectively with the shared objective of focusing on the development of the state.
Congress Top Brass Finalises Formula
The Congress top leadership has decided that Siddaramaiah will continue to be the chief minister; however, Shivakumar's tenure as the state party chief has also been extended. The top brass has decided that the 2028 state assembly election will be contested under Shivakuma's leadership. Apart from this, some of Shivakumar's loyalists are also likely to get key portfolios during the cabinet expansion.