We will face the 2028 elections under the leadership of former CM Siddaramaiah, says Minister
Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi confirmed that the party will contest the 2028 Karnataka Assembly elections under the leadership of former CM Siddaramaiah. The party is currently focusing on organizational strengthening and addressing local issues like milk prices and water management.
Why it matters
Clarifies internal political strategy for a major Indian state, signaling continuity in leadership despite potential internal pressures.
The Congress party will face the upcoming 2028 Karnataka Assembly elections under the capable leadership of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Satish Jarkiholi, minister and senior Congress leader, said in Belagavi on Monday (July 13, 2026).
“There is no question of ignoring former CM Siddaramaiah. It is clear that we will face the next elections under his leadership,” he told reporters at the Zilla Panchayat.
To a query, he said that there was no need to discuss a change of leadership in the AHINDA organisation. “The first priority before us is to strengthen the AHIND and expand its organisational base. If there are changes, they will be known from time to time. There is no need to highlight such issues now. All of us need to focus on organising the AHINDA communities now,’’ he said.
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