‘Siddaramaiah Will Stay CM For 5 Years,’ Says Son; DKS Says ‘Let Good Things Happen’

Last Updated:December 09, 2025, 11:24 IST

The remarks come amid speculation within the Karnataka Congress over a possible mid-term leadership change

Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar met today. (Image: X)

Congress MLA Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Tuesday reiterated that his father, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, will remain in office for the full five-year term, dismissing speculation of a possible leadership change in Karnataka.

Yathindra said confusion had arisen only because the Deputy Chief Minister was “aspiring to take the post," but the party high command had made it clear that no decision on leadership would be taken “as of now".

“When the decision is made in the CLP, they don’t talk about how many years. They only decide the CM," he said, adding, “High command has made it clear that there won’t be any leadership change as of now. I would like to make it clear that Siddaramaiah will remain CM for 5 years. I don’t see any reason for change in leadership."

Responding to Yathindra’s remarks, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar siad, “I am very happy, let good things happen for the state… let good things happen."

The remarks come amid speculation within the Karnataka Congress over a possible mid-term leadership change, with sections of the party suggesting a power-sharing formula between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. The two leaders recently met on two occasions at each other’s residence in order kill the speculation about discontent among themselves.

The Congress high command has repeatedly intervened to contain the narrative, insisting that stability in governance is the priority and urging both leaders to avoid public statements that fuel factional chatter.

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