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Summary:

Ramesh Jarkiholi, a BJP MLA and former minister in Karnataka, has urged his party to remain neutral amidst the ongoing political turmoil within the ruling Congress party. He believes the BJP should wait for the next election rather than trying to destabilize the current government, which he calls “anti-people.” He also expressed his ambition to be the next Chief Minister and doubted the possibility of Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar defecting to the BJP, vowing to consider his political options if such a situation arises. He blamed Shivakumar for the fall of the previous JD(S)-Congress government in 2019 and reiterated his support for a united Karnataka while advocating for the division of larger districts for better administration.

News Article:

Karnataka BJP MLA Jarkiholi Calls for Neutrality Amidst Congress Turmoil, Eyes CM Post

Belagavi, November 24, 2025 – Amidst swirling rumors of leadership changes and infighting within the ruling Congress party in Karnataka, BJP MLA and former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi has called on his party to adopt a neutral stance. Speaking to reporters in Belagavi today, Jarkiholi urged the BJP leadership to refrain from interfering in what he described as a “dirty swamp” of internal Congress politics.

“The Congress has the mandate. Let them complete their term,” Jarkiholi stated. “It is not good for the state to face repeated elections.” He predicted that the current Congress government would face public backlash and that the BJP would secure a full majority in the next election.

Jarkiholi also openly expressed his ambition to become Chief Minister. Jarkiholi joked that he viewed himself as the best candidate for CM, emphasizing that both he and R. Ashok are the most senior BJP MLAs, each having won seven assembly elections. He dismissed speculation regarding Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar potentially joining the BJP, declaring that he would never accept Shivakumar as his leader and would explore other political avenues if such a crossover were to occur. He cast doubt on Shivakumar’s ability to command a majority within the Congress party.

Further fueling the political fire, Jarkiholi contradicted claims made by H.D. Deve Gowda, asserting that D.K. Shivakumar, not Siddaramaiah, was primarily responsible for the collapse of the JD(S)-Congress coalition government in 2019. “I know it, as I was among the frontline leaders of the rebellion,” he stated, citing Shivakumar’s alleged interference in Belagavi politics as the catalyst for the defections.

Finally, Jarkiholi reiterated his support for a unified Karnataka but advocated for the division of larger districts, such as Belagavi, for improved administrative efficiency. He expressed support for the formation of a separate Gokak district.

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