The absence of Congress leader Siddaramaiah from a significant party meeting has stirred up political chatter. Having declared he won’t run in the 2028 assembly elections, the focus now shifts to his son Yathindra, who is likely to carry on his father's political journey. With Shivakumar regularly seeking Siddaramaiah’s advice and appointing Yathindra to the cabinet, these developments lead many to doubt Siddaramaiah’s commitment to an active role in politics.