Who Is Satish Jarkiholi: The Rising Political Figure Positioned As Siddaramaiah's Potential Successor in Karnataka

Oct 22, 2025 09:19 pm CST

Satish Jarkiholi, Karnataka's Public Works Department Minister and Siddaramaiah loyalist, has emerged as a potential successor following comments from the Chief Minister's son. A prominent Scheduled Caste leader from the Valmiki community and member of the influential Ahinda coalition, Jarkiholi's political trajectory gains significance amidst Karnataka's evolving leadership dynamics.