Bengaluru, Jan. 8 -- "One has to have the blessings of people to be in politics. With the blessings of the people I have come so far. I do not know how long I will be there in politics. I have come so far and will continue in the future too. I will remain in politics until I have the blessings of the people," chief minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday, reflecting on his political future as he became the longest serving chief minister of Karnataka.

At 77, Siddaramaiah said continuation of his public life depended entirely on popular support and said he viewed the milestone not as a personal achievement but as a reflection of people's faith in him.

He also said he was satisfied with the functioning of his administration. The remarks ca...