Siddaramaiah will complete full term as Karnataka CM, says Yathindra
Bengaluru, Jun 28 (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son Yathindra on Saturday asserted that his father would complete his full five-year term in office.
Dismissing ongoing speculation about a change in leadership, Yathindra said Siddaramaiah enjoys the full support of both the Congress high command and party MLAs.
Speaking to reporters here, the Congress MLC stated, "The government is functioning very smoothly, and there are no obstacles. The Congress high command has neither spoken of any leadership change nor given any such indication. Hence, Siddaramaiah will continue for the full five years."
His remarks come days after Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna claimed that a leadership change was likely in September, citing the existence of multiple "power centres" within the ruling Congress.
Asked about Rajanna’s comments, Yathindra said, "Only the minister can explain the context of his statement."
He noted that such rumours have been circulating since the formation of the government.
"From the beginning, there had been talk that Siddaramaiah would be removed within six months. Later, it was said he would be replaced after the MUDA case came to light — but nothing of the sort has happened," he said.
Yathindra downplayed the speculation, calling it routine in politics.
"People keep speaking about a change of guard, but no such development has taken place, nor will it happen in the future," he said.
He attributed the recurring rumours to groups within the party that wish to see their own candidates in the chief minister’s chair.
"These groups will continue to spread such talk, but ever since this government came to power, the high command has extended its full support and continues to do so. The MLAs are also firmly behind my father," Yathindra asserted.
On Rajanna’s claim that there are three to four camps within the Congress, Yathindra responded, "You will have to ask the minister why he made that statement. I am unaware of any such groups. As far as I know, the government is functioning smoothly."
Meanwhile, CM Siddaramaiah asked reporters in Bengaluru to ignore Rajanna's statement.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
