Satish Jarkiholi backs D.K. Shivakumar as Karnataka CM after 2028 polls; says he is young and will wait his turn
Senior Karnataka politician Satish Jarkiholi publicly endorsed D.K. Shivakumar as the state's chief ministerial candidate for the post‑2028 elections, describing him as youthful and stating he will bide his time for a future role. The comment gains weight as Jarkiholi’s ties to Shivakumar have strengthened following a recent Enforcement Directorate investigation. He made the remarks during a press conference, adding that party discussions are ongoing.