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**Summary:**

Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, stated that his father has barred him from holding a ministerial position while serving as Chief Minister. Yathindra expressed understanding and satisfaction with his current role as an MLC. He also addressed public concerns regarding drug issues in Mysuru, revealing that the Chief Minister has instructed police to address the problem and that the Maharashtra police had acted faster on a tip-off about narcotic drug manufacturing in the city.

**News Article:**

**Siddaramaiah Bars Son From Ministerial Post While He Remains Chief Minister**

**Mysuru, August 1, 2025** – In a move likely to raise eyebrows, Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has announced that his father has explicitly prohibited him from accepting any ministerial berth while he remains in office.

Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on Friday, Mr. Yathindra stated, “My father has made it clear that I will not get a ministerial berth as long as he is the Chief Minister.” He added, “I don’t mind as I have been made an MLC and given an opportunity to serve the people.”

The younger Siddaramaiah was in Mysuru touring the Varuna assembly constituency, currently represented by his father, and addressing public grievances.

During his visit, Mr. Yathindra also addressed the growing concern surrounding drug-related issues in Mysuru. He revealed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has received numerous complaints and has instructed the state police to take immediate action. Interestingly, Mr. Yathindra noted that the Maharashtra police acted on a tip-off quicker than the Karnataka police in regards to manufacture of narcotics in the city. The Chief Minister has reportedly issued a strict warning to authorities regarding the drug menace.

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