Yathindra urges supporters to respect Siddaramaiah’s decision to quit electoral politics
Yathindra Siddaramaiah has urged supporters to respect his father's decision to retire from electoral politics after the 2028 Assembly elections. He emphasized that while his father will remain active in public life, his health is the primary priority.
Why it matters
This marks a significant transition in Karnataka politics as a veteran leader prepares to step back from the electoral arena.
Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah said there is a need for supporters of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to respect his decision to retire from electoral politics.
Fielding queries from reporters in Mysuru on Monday, Mr. Yathindra, who is Mr. Siddaramaiah’s son, said his father had been maintaining that he would not be contesting the Assembly elections of 2028. “He had said it earlier also and repeated it when he was the Chief Minister too,” he said while pointing to the need for his supporters to respect Mr. Siddaramaiah’s decision to stay out of electoral politics.
Referring to the possible pressure from his supporters to contest elections again, Mr. Yathindra said Mr. Siddaramaiah has made it clear that he will remain in active politics even if he quits electoral politics. “He will continue to raise voice for the vulnerable people in the society,” he said.
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