In a comment likely to reignite speculation over leadership dynamics in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son, Yathindra, has said his father is in the "final phase" of his political journey and should take on the role of a margdarshak (mentor) to cabinet colleague Satish Jarkiholi.

Speaking at an event in Belagavi on Wednesday, which was also attended by Jarkiholi, Yathindra, who serves as a Member of the Legislative Council, said, "My father is in the final phase of his political career. At this stage, he needs a leader with a strong ideology and a progressive mindset whom he can be a margdarshak (mentor) to. Jarkiholi is someone who can uphold the Congress party's ideology and lead the party effectively. I firmly believe that finding a leader with such ideological conviction is

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