Forest Minister Satish Jarkiholi said that he too aspires to become chief minister, but time was not ripe for it. The party high command, MLAs and leaders will make a decision and there is a need to see the further developments, he added.

Reacting to posts on social media by his supporters titled ‘Nanna CM Satish Jarkiholi’ here on Saturday, Jarkiholi said one develops interest to scale higher in politics after reaching certain heights. “I too aspire to become chief minister. The supporters have started a campaign and we need to wait for further developments,” he said. He said just feelings of one community cannot realise the aspirations. The party leaders will have to make a decision.

“I have taken up various responsibilities in the last 10 years. I have the capability and self-confidence to work as a chief minister too,” he said.