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XMangaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said he would continue in office for the full five year term, subject to the Congress high command's decision.

There has been speculation about a possible change in leadership when the Congress government reaches the halfway mark of its five-year term in November—a phase being referred to by some as the "November revolution". However, amid the talk of a leadership change, Siddaramaiah has consistently reiterated that he will complete a full five-year term.

Responding to a question on whether he would remain chief minister for five years, Siddaramaiah told reporters, "If the high command decides."

Asked about his close confidant and former minister K N Rajanna's statement that Siddaramaiah should continue as CM for five

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