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Karnataka News: Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Wednesday, suggested that Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi could be his father’s successor and that the Chief Minister should take on the role of a ‘margdarshak’ (mentor) to him.

Yathindra hinted that his father is entering the final phase of his political career and emphasised the need for experienced leadership like Jarkiholi. Satish Jarkiholi, known for his loyalty to the Chief Minister, has recently emerged as a strong contender for Karnataka’s top political post.

This statement has triggered intense speculation about the future leadership dynamics within the Karnataka government.

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Who Is Satish Jarkiholi?

- Jarkiholi is currently serving as the Minister of the Public Works Department in Karnataka. He also represents the Yemakanmardi constituency in the Karnataka state assembly.

- Belonging to the Valmiki community, a Scheduled Caste group, Jarkiholi is recognised as the leader of the Dalit community, NDTV reported.

- He is considered a part of the Ahinda group, a political alliance of minorities, backward classes, and Dalits aimed at achieving social justice, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others.

- The term ‘Ahinda’ was originally coined by former backward class leader Devraj Urs and has been significantly revived by Siddaramaiah.

- The 63-year-old Jakiholi hails from a politically influential family based in northern Karnataka, around Belagavi.

- He has two brothers, Ramesh Jarkiholi and Balachandra Jarkiholi.

- Ramesh Jarkiholi was once a prominent Congress leader locally but joined the BJP in 2018 along with several MLAs after the party came into power. He is currently an MLA with the BJP.

- Adding to the family's growing clout, Jarkiholi’s daughter, Priyanka Jarkiholi, is a Congress Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Chikkodi constituency.

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Yathindra, on Wednesday, stirred a major political buzz in Karnataka by suggesting that his father is nearing the end of his political career and Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi could be his successor.

While Siddaramaiah has consistently denied the speculation of stepping aside to pave the way for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Yathindra’s statement is being interpreted as a clear message, indicating that Shivakumar’s turn is not coming anytime soon.

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