Sources told India TV that Jarkiholi has been given two options by party general secretary KC Venugopal: either to take a position in the state cabinet or became the president of Congress’ Karnataka unit. To this, Jarkiholi said he will take a decision regarding this following a discussion with Siddaramaiah.

If Jarkiholi accepts the party’s offer, then he will replace DK Shivakumar as Congress’ Karnataka unit chief. It is worth mentioning here that Shivakumar is all set to replace Siddaramaiah as the chief minister and his oath-taking ceremony will likely be held early next month.

“If the party leaders ask me to take up any responsibility, I will consider it and convey my opinion to the high command,” Jarkiholi had said on Tuesday.