Satish Jarkiholi backs D.K. Shivakumar as Karnataka CM after 2028 polls

Satish Jarkiholi has publicly backed D.K. Shivakumar as Karnataka's next Chief Minister following the 2028 state elections, describing him as young and willing to wait his turn. Jarkiholi's statement gains weight given his increasing closeness to Shivakumar, particularly following recent developments involving the Enforcement Directorate.

The endorsement signals potential consensus within the Congress camp on succession planning ahead of the next assembly polls. Shivakumar currently serves as Karnataka's Chief Minister.