Siddaramaiah introduces son Yathindra to Rahul, pushes for his inclusion in new dispensation

Outgoing Chief Minister also requests Congress high command to accommodate his loyalists in the new government.

New Delhi: Outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah along with his son Yathindra on Friday met Congress top leadership, including Rahul Gandhi, here.

Siddaramaiah, who resigned from his post on Thursday, also met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Outgoing Energy Minister K J George was present during meeting. 

Siddaramaiah introduced Yathindra to top Congress leadership and tried  to impress upon them to accommodate him in the next dispensation, sources said. 

While asking Siddaramaiah to step down on Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi reportedly assured him of accommodating his son in the next government. 

According to sources, Siddaramaiah informed Rahul Gandhi that he stepped down on the party’s advice and conveyed his gratitude for giving him the opportunity to serve as Chief Minister.

He also requested the high command to accommodate his loyalists in the new government.

"It was a very pleasant meeting and they discussed multiple political issues. I have nothing to say further," Congress general secretary  Randeep Surjewala said after Siddaramaiah's meeting with Rahul Gandhi.

Siddaramaiah on Thursday flew to Delhi on a special chartered flight, accompanied by George, outgoing Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh, and his legal advisor A S Ponanna.

Outgoing Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar arrived in the national capital separately.