The Karnataka political tussle has just got another twist after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hinted at contesting the 2028 assembly elections in the state. He had, while filing nomination in 2023 , had said that would be his last election. However, in an interview to a news channel, Siddaramaiah said he might reconsider his decision as party cadres want him to continue.

“I had said I won’t contest in the 2028 elections. But all my friends are saying I should contest in 2028 because it will help the party. I haven’t decided on it,” the CM said at a News18 summit. The senior Congress leader said he was not interested in national politics, and that the decision of the high command in Delhi will be final.

“What the high command says is final. The high command, 3-4 months back, asked for a

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