M.B. Patil confirms Siddaramaiah will serve as Chief Minister until 2028

Siddaramaiah will continue as Chief Minister until the 2028 Assembly elections, according to Industries Minister M.B. Patil. Patil dismissed speculation about a power transfer, stating that the Chief Minister vacating his post is merely an assumption and no decision has been made by the Congress high command. The Minister acknowledged that "nothing is permanent" but reiterated his belief that Siddaramaiah will remain CM until the next elections.