Yathindra: Siddaramaiah Will Be Karnataka CM for 5 Years, Flouting Party Gag

• Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Karnataka CM, reiterated his father will serve a full five-year term, flouting a Congress gag order.
• His statement fuels ongoing speculation of a power tussle between CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar.
• Congress High Command has attempted to project unity amidst these rumors, including holding breakfast meetings.
• Unlike other party members, Yathindra has not received a show-cause notice for his repeated comments on the leadership issue.
• The final decision on Karnataka's leadership rests with the Congress High Command.

Why It Matters: It exposes internal party defiance and ongoing power struggles affecting Karnataka's stability.