India, Oct. 23 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son, MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, has stirred speculation about the Congress party's future leadership in the state after remarking that his father is in the "final phase" of his political career and should mentor Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi.

Speaking at an event in Kappalaguddi, Yathindra said Siddaramaiah would not contest the 2028 elections and emphasised the need for leaders with progressive and secular ideals to take the movement forward. "My father said he will not contest the 2028 elections. After that, there are many politicians who follow the secular Congress ideology. Let Satish Jarkiholi lead them. He is among those who consistently engage in ideological polit...