Bengaluru, Oct. 2 -- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday reiterated that he will complete a full five-year term, seeking to put to rest the fresh speculation about a potential mid-term leadership change in the state Congress.

"I will be the chief minister for a full five-year term," Siddaramaiah told reporters, adding that he hopes to perform the traditional Pushparchana during Dasara next year in Mysuru. The ceremony, a longstanding convention, involves the state's chief minister participating in religious rituals during the royal Dasara celebrations. Siddaramaiah also affirmed his willingness to follow the directives of the party high command. "Whatever the high command decides, we have to go by it," he said.

The remarks came as ...