A breakfast meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was held in Bengaluru today. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, several senior ministers, and legislators attended the meeting.

After the meeting, the ongoing tussle over power-sharing and cabinet berths appears to have received a temporary pause. Speaking to the media afterwards, Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi made a stunningly frank statement No one holds power forever. rytras Women's Cotton A-Line Kurta Set with Palazzo Pants

Even after the 30-month period is over, CM Siddaramaiah will definitely have to step down. He might relinquish the post even earlier – anytime. If the High Command says ‘leave’, he will have to leave.

Everything is bound by the decision of the Congress High Command.”With this single statement, it has once again been confirmed that the future of Siddaramaiah’s chief ministership lies entirely in the hands of the Congress High Command in Delhi. Also Read: Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwar's statement to pacify dissatisfaction after the breakfast meeting..!

The fact that a minister from D.K. Shivakumar’s own camp has spoken so openly is being widely discussed in political circles as a sign of mounting internal pressure and preparation for a leadership change in the state.

Although breakfast meetings and “unity” photo-ops have brought temporary calm, the talk of the controversial 2.5-year power-sharing formula is still very much alive. Political observers believe the Congress High Command is likely to take a major decision after the Belagavi winter session.Also Read: POCSO Case: Supreme Court Stays Proceedings Against Former CM Yediyurappa