BELAGAVI: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra Siddaramaiah's statement on Wednesday that his father was at the fag end of his political life, and that minister Satish Jarkiholi is a leader with similar progressive ideological thinking, has led to speculation about a leadership change.

However, later speaking to reporters, the Congress MLC ruled out any talks about a leadership change.

Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who is seen as the prime contender for the CM post in case of change of guard, said he is committed to his earlier statement that he and Siddaramaiah will work together, abiding by the party's directions.

There has been speculation about the CM change in the state when the Congress government reaches the halfway mark of its five-year term i

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