Karnataka cabinet expansion

One more minister likely for Belagavi, says Satish Jarkiholi

He told reporters that he has no favourites among the aspirants

Countdown begins for Karnataka’s Cabinet expansion

With the Karnataka government having convened the Monsoon Session of the Legislature from August 6, the Congress is expected to finalise the list of around 20 legislators to be inducted into the ministry within the next two days

Fresh Faces, Women Likely To Get Berths In Karnataka Cabinet Expansion

More than half of the remaining cabinet berths are expected to go to fresh faces.

Ministerial aspirants disappointed as Karnataka Cabinet expansion postponed again in the light of NEET protests

The Congress high command is now likely to invite the Karnataka leaders to New Delhi early next week to deliberate not only on the Cabinet expansion but also on the appointment of the Speaker ahead of the monsoon session beginning on August 6

Congress mulling additional dyCM posts amid delay in K’taka cabinet expansion talks

Even as consultations on the long-delayed expansion of the state cabinet failed to take place on Tuesday, people aware of the matter said that the Congress is mulling the creation of two additional deputy chief minister posts for representatives from the Scheduled Tribe and Lingayat communities

Karnataka Cabinet expansion talks likely to resume this week

Apart from the induction of new Ministers, the discussions are also expected to touch upon a broader political restructuring within the State government

Karnataka Cabinet expansion likely this week as Congress steps up Delhi consultations

Swearing-in of new Ministers is likely to be held either on Wednesday or Thursday

K’taka Cong leaders to meet top brass in Delhi, discuss cabinet expansion

Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar, along with former CM Siddaramaiah and state Congress president BK Hariprasad, will travel to New Delhi on Monday for a possible meeting with the Congress high command to finalise the list of candidates for the 20 vacant ministries as part of the long-pending cabinet expansion in the southern state

Karnataka: New faces likely to get priority in Ministerial expansion

Cabinet expansion decision to wrap up this week, says CM

Karnataka’s prolonged wait for a cabinet expansion entered what Congress leaders described as its final phase on Monday, with chief minister DK Shivakumar travelling to New Delhi for talks expected to settle the composition of his ministry after weeks of internal consultations

Karnataka Cabinet expansion talks spill over to Wednesday as Congress leaders fail to reach consensus

Suspense continues over Karnataka Cabinet expansion as Congress delays final decision

Suspense over the expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet continued on Wednesday, with the Congress high command once again deferring a final decision on the list of legislators to be inducted

Karnataka Cabinet expansion likely on August 3 as Congress leadership works on ensuring  regional, caste, community and gender balance

Sources said the final list would require the approval of the Congress high command - Kharge and Rahul - before being formally communicated to the Chief Minister

Karnataka cabinet expansion likely on Monday after Delhi meeting

Karnataka cabinet expansion likely on Monday after Delhi meeting

Karnataka cabinet expansion likely on Monday

High command will take decision on Cabinet expansion: KPCC chief

Congress clears 18 names for Karnataka Cabinet expansion, oath likely on Monday

Congress clears 18 names for Karnataka Cabinet expansion, oath likely on Monday

Karnataka cabinet expansion likely next week, Congress govt to finalise list by Sunday

Congress set to finalize the Karnataka Cabinet expansion. Discussions focused on ensuring representation across various communities and balancing young leaders.

DKS Cabinet likely to be finalised, but Karnataka delay among rarest in history

DKS Cabinet likely to be finalised, but Karnataka delay among rarest in history

Karnataka Cabinet expansion most likely on August 3

Sources said that competition is intense among Muslim legislators from Bengaluru that has turned out to be a stress point with elections to five corporations in Greater Bengaluru Authority region expected to be held shortly

Karnataka cabinet expansion today, Rahul Gandhi and Kharge to clear final list

Karnataka cabinet expansion today, Rahul Gandhi and Kharge to clear final list

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar expands cabinet; 20 ministers inducted

Alongside the cabinet expansion, the Congress also announced appointments to senior legislative offices

NDTV Accesses 20 Names Part Of DK Shivakumar Cabinet Expansion In Karnataka

The expansion also marks former Scheduled Tribes Welfare minister, B Nagendra's comeback in the Karnataka cabinet.

Karnataka Cabinet expansion: 20 names approved by Congress high command

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar got a letter with the list of names of legislators that have been approved for inclusion in the Karnataka cabinet

Congress Clears Karnataka Cabinet Expansion, Approves 20 New Ministers To Take Government to Full Strength After Two Months

Congress names 10 new faces in Karnataka Cabinet expansion, scam accused is back

Ministers to be sworn in later this evening at Lok Bhavan

Unhappy over non-inclusion in Karnataka Cabinet, 2 Congress MLAs resign

Two Congress MLAs resigned from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Monday. They were unhappy over their exclusion from the state cabinet expansion. Supporters of one MLA protested, alleging unfair treatment by the party. Twenty ministers are set to take their oath later today. These resignations intensify discontent within the ruling party.

Laxman Savadi seen as political counterfoil to Satish Jarkiholi in Belagavi district

Laxman Savadi is known for long-time association with cooperatives in Belagavi district

I too missed minister berth once: DK Shivakumar to unhappy Karnataka MLAs

I too missed minister berth once: DK Shivakumar to unhappy Karnataka MLAs

Karnataka Cabinet expansion turns messy as minister list changes twice

Karnataka Cabinet expansion turns messy as minister list changes twice

K'taka expands cabinet, 20 netas take oath; DKS hits back on ministerial berth row

Former CM Siddaramaiah Skips Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Amid Congress Rift

Upset Tanveer Sait calls Cabinet snub an ‘injustice’

Denied berth, Sait questions reward for ‘anti-party’ activities

19 MLAs inducted into Karnataka Cabinet, lone woman pick left out

19 MLAs inducted into Karnataka Cabinet, lone woman pick left out

Ajay Singh inducted into State Cabinet for first time; Kalaburagi gets third ministerial berth

Three-time Congress MLA from the Jewargi Assembly constituency Ajay Singh was inducted into the State Cabinet for the first time, during the expansion of the Cabinet led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday, becoming the third Minister from Kalaburagi district

Madhu Bangarappa gets Cabinet berth, leaving other aspirants disappointed

Meet Karnataka's 19 ministers inducted into cabinet

Karnataka Cabinet expansion sparks dissent among senior Congress MLAs

Several Congress MLAs have accused the Congress leadership of favouring turncoats over party loyalists

Remain Patient: DK Shivakumar's Message After Dissent Over Cabinet Expansion

DK Shivakumar said he too had been overlooked for ministerial positions in the past.

Karnataka Cabinet sees last-minute twist; TVK jabs Udhayanidhi over 'Trisha' chants

Karnataka Cabinet sees last-minute twist; TVK jabs Udhayanidhi over 'Trisha' chants

Cabinet Expansion Chaos In Karnataka: Protests Erupt, Siddaramaiah’s Absence Raises Eyebrows | VIDEO

Seven Cabinet berths for Kalyana Karnataka; Kalaburagi has three Ministers

The expansion of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s Cabinet on Monday has given the Kalyana Karnataka region seven berths in the Council of Ministers, with the induction of Jewargi MLA Dr. Ajay Singh taking Kalaburagi district’s representation to three

D.K. Shivakumar’s Cabinet expanded amid confusion and rebellion

Expansion comes two months after Shivakumar was sworn-in as CM; eight legislators are first-time Ministers

"Disappointed": Karnataka Ex-Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao After Cabinet Snub

He said he had always worked hard, remained loyal to the party, upheld its ideology.

Karnataka cabinet gets full strength as Congress announces 20 new ministers

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has expanded his Cabinet, inducting 20 ministers and filling all available berths. The expansion includes several new faces, key political leaders and notable comebacks.

Confusion, Dissent, Last-Minute Changes Plague Karnataka Cabinet Expansion

The AICC released a list of 20 ministers on Monday.

Badarli’s supporters stage protest

Followers of Sindhanur MLA Hampanagowda Badarli held a protest in Sindhanur and expressed anguish against Congress party’s high command for not including their leader in the State Cabinet. One of them even tried self-immolation, but the police foiled his attempt

Stone pelting in Hubballi as protesters demanded ministerial berth to three-time MLA Prasad Abbayya

Hubballi witnessed a snap protest demaning ministerial berth to three-time MLA Prasad Abbayya on Monday. As the protest turned violent resulting in damages to a public transport bus, the police detained over 40 persons

'Hurt Understandable': DK Shivakumar On Disappointment Over Cabinet Expansion

On legislators unhappy over missing Cabinet berths, Shivakumar said disappointment was natural.

Congress’s decision to name legislators for Constitutional posts draws flak

The Congress’s decision to name its leaders for constitutional posts in the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council in its letterhead and make it public has come under flak

A Cabinet expansion in Karnataka with twists, turns and heartbreak

The Cabinet expansion had its twists and turns as the initial list released in the morning underwent changes till the swearing-in at Lok Bhavan in the evening, causing confusion amid legislators not finding their names in the list

Why Siddaramaiah didn't attend Cabinet swearing-in ceremony? DK Shivakumar responds

Why Siddaramaiah didn't attend Cabinet swearing-in ceremony? DK Shivakumar responds

Karnataka cabinet expansion: DKS inducts 19 - no Brahmin minister, SCs get 7 berths

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expanded his cabinet by inducting nineteen MLAs. This expansion brings the total cabinet strength to thirty-three ministers, leaving one vacancy. The new ministry includes seven SC ministers, a record, and no Brahmin representation for the first time. Several senior leaders were notably excluded from the ministerial positions. A last-minute change saw S S Mallikarjun replace Mankal Vaidya on the list.

CM raises presence of Muslims, Dalits in govt

BENGALURU: Chief minister DK Shivakumar has expanded his Cabinet without altering the Congress’ core social coalition, retaining the party’s traditional support among Lingayats and Vokkaligas while increasing representation for Scheduled Castes and Muslims

No woman in cabinet after Gayathri’s name dropped from final expansion list

Karnataka’s expanded Congress Cabinet took shape on Monday without a woman minister after Gayathri Shanthegowda, the only woman included in the list approved by the party leadership, was left out before the swearing-in ceremony

'Will Accept Resignation Within Minutes': DK Shivakumar As Dissent Brews

Twenty new MLAs on Monday took the oath as ministers, expanding the Cabinet to its full strength two months after Shivakumar took charge.

Full list of Ministers inducted into D.K. Shivakumar’s expanded Karnataka Cabinet

Eight legislators sworn in are first-time Ministers, while six who served in former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s second tenure have returned to the Cabinet.

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar says MLA resignations will be accepted ‘in minutes’ after cabinet expansion sparks friction

DKS on Tuesday warned MLAs threatening resignation that the party remains important, adding that any resignations tendered would be accepted within minutes.

'Resign, I'll accept within minutes': DKS' blunt warning to disgruntled Cong MLAs

In a firm address, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar cautioned discontented Congress MLAs about the implications of resigning, promising quick acceptance of any such moves. He emphasized the importance of loyalty and patience, drawing from his personal political experiences to underline perseverance. After being sidelined in the recent ministry expansion, two MLAs opted to resign. Shivakumar pledged to create opportunities in state-run boards for those omitted.

Koli-Kabbaliga community upset over not getting Cabinet berth

The Yadgir district Koli-Kabbaliga Community has warned that Congress and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will face a strong resistance in the next elections if party fails to induct any of the legislators from the community into the Cabinet

Karnataka Chief Minister warns rebel MLAs as dissent persists, supporters stage protests

Shivakumar struck a firm note, saying that the resignations of disgruntled legislators would be accepted ‘within minutes’ if they chose to quit

Yathindra defends Cabinet expansion, says all communities cannot be accommodated at once

Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah says discontent among legislators left out of the recent State Cabinet expansion is ‘natural’, as it is not possible to accommodate all aspirants or provide representation to every community in a single exercise

Police in Karnataka book protesters after attempt to block Chief Minister’s convoy during private visit

The West Division police have initiated legal action against supporters of Govindarajanagar MLA Priya Krishna and Vijayanagar MLA M. Krishnappa after they staged protests at multiple locations in west Bengaluru, allegedly disrupting traffic and attempting to lay siege to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar during his private visit to Chandra Layout

No place for women: AAP criticises Cabinet expansion

No representation for five districts in north Karnataka in State Cabinet

Siddaramaiah maintains studied silence over Cabinet expansion

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has maintained a studied silence amid growing indications that he is unhappy with the list of 19 Ministers inducted into the D.K. Shivakumar Cabinet, even as several of his supporters openly criticised the Chief Minister and the Congress high command

Karnataka Cabinet expansion brings back ‘insider-outsider’ debate

The much-anticipated expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet has yet again brought back the ‘insider-outsider’ debate to the fore, with over a dozen among the newly-sworn-in Ministers identified as ‘migrants’ and a number of legislators who have missed out being ‘original Congressmen’

‘Will accept resignations within minutes’: Karnataka CM warns disgruntled MLAs after cabinet expansion

The remarks came a day after some MLAs expressed displeasure and offered to resign after missing out on a ministerial berth following the cabinet expansion.

Resignation a part of politics: DKS over legislators’ threats

Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday issued a stern warning to disgruntled Congress legislators threatening to resign after being overlooked in the cabinet expansion, saying if they resign, it will be accepted “within a few minutes

Even After Cabinet Expansion, DK Shivakumar Government Yet To Take Off Amid Portfolio Delay & Speaker Row

Denied Cabinet berth, but not disheartened, says B.R. Patil

Mr. Patil thanked party workers and supporters who had expressed disappointment over his exclusion from the Cabinet.

Karnataka Cabinet expansion: Congress MLA Yashwanthrayagouda Patil withdraws resignation following advice of followers

Upset at not being made a minister, Mr. Patil had earlier said that he was resigning from his Assembly membership as he felt that there was no place for loyalty and honesty in the Congress.

Vishwanath blames Siddaramaiah for Tanveer Sait’s exclusion from Cabinet

Purported audio conversation between two Congress leaders triggers fresh row over Karnataka Cabinet expansion

Amid mounting discontent within the Karnataka Congress over the Cabinet expansion, an audio recording of a purported conversation between two senior Congress leaders has triggered fresh political controversy

Karnataka Congress scrambles to placate MLAs upset over Cabinet expansion

Karnataka Congress scrambles to placate MLAs upset over Cabinet expansion

Cabinet expansion unrest: Congress in damage control mode

Congress general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala arrived in Bengaluru and met senior disgruntled leaders on Wednesday

Lone vacant seat keeps state Congress on edge

BENGALURU: More than 48 hours after Karnataka’s Cabinet expansion, the lone vacant ministerial berth has become Congress leadership’s key political decision, with competing demands over caste representation, factional equations and former chief minister Siddaramaiah’s influence converging on a single unresolved appointment, leaders in the know said on Wednesday

Muslim leaders seek Cabinet berth for community representative from Kalyana Karnataka

Congress intensifies outreach to disgruntled MLAs fearing their absence from Monsoon Session

There could be outreach from the government through offers of party positions or posts in boards and corporations to mollify disgruntled legislators upset over being denied a place in the Cabinet

Cabinet expansion: Siddaramaiah recommended Mahadevappa, but not Zameer, says Yathindra

Congress exploring multiple options to satisfy ministerial aspirants, induct women into Cabinet

Multiple formulae are being explored to strike a balance between gender, regional, caste and community representation while accommodating competing political interests

BJP picks audio clip to target Congress over Karnataka ‘cabinet berths’

The BJP has claimed that funds were involved in securing ministerial roles in Karnataka, referencing a leaked audio exchange among Congress officials. BJP representatives have called for clarification from Congress leaders Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, alleging that cabinet positions were obtained through financial means. One BJP leader also raised concerns about the inclusion of an accused figure in the newly formed cabinet.

CM to visit Delhi on Sunday to finalise induction of woman legislator in Cabinet, allocation of portfolios

The Chief Minister’s Delhi visit assumes significance days before the Monsoon Session of the State Legislature, scheduled to begin on August 13

Induction of woman Minister into State Cabinet likely to be completed soon, says Laxman Savadi

Minister Laxman Savadi says the issue of inducting a woman legislator into the State Cabinet is likely to be completed soon and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is considering it

Women’s organisations lash out against Karnataka all-male Cabinet

The organisations have demanded that the government reconsider the decision and induct qualified women into the Council of Ministers.

M.B. Patil: No confusion over Cabinet expansion and high command will resolve all issues

Ballari MP E. Tukaram said that he would continue to make efforts for ministerial position for his wife and Sandur MLA E. Annapurna, till the end

Amid taunts over no woman in Karnataka Cong cabinet, change may be in offing as Shivakumar headed to Delhi for key meet

Union minister Rijiju had asked about Karnataka as Rahul, in a social media AMA, said “no country can be successful if women are not expressing themselves”.

DK Shivakumar's Delhi Visit Sparks Buzz Of Portfolio Allocation Talks

His return schedule to Bengaluru remains open.

Portfolios to 19 newly sworn-in Karnataka Ministers likely to be allocated on August 10

Sait supporters protest denial of Cabinet berth

Cabinet expansion is Chief Minister’s prerogative, says Priyank Kharge

With the number of ministerial berths capped at 15 percent of the strength of the 224-member Karnataka Legislative Assembly, deciding whom to induct and whom to leave out is a challenge for Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, said Minister for Home and IT-BT Priyank Kharge in Kalaburagi on Monday.

'Portfolios within 24 hours': Rahul, Kharge discuss Karnataka ministry allocation

BJP to raise induction of B. Nagendra in the Cabinet, suspension of social security pension in the session, says BJP MLA

After exclusion from Cabinet, senior Congress MLAs of Mysuru hold meeting

Yathindra calls on senior MLAs of Mysuru, seeks their guidance

Portfolio allocation before August 13, says Minister

Cabinet Reshuffle Done, DK Shivakumar Now Has A Portfolio Headache

DK Shivakumar has been facing intense lobbying from ministers for portfolios.

K'taka cabinet Rejig: CM retains finance; details here

K'taka cabinet tussle: DKS keeps finance, Khader gets minority and health

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has allocated portfolios to twenty-three ministers. Key departments like finance and home were retained by Shivakumar himself. U T Khader received minority welfare and health, while R Ramalinga Reddy got forest. K H Muniyappa was assigned social welfare, fulfilling his lobbying efforts. The government now prepares for the monsoon session amid some internal party discontent.

DK Shivakumar Assigns Portfolios To New Ministers Ahead Of Assembly Session

There is no woman minister in the Shivakumar-led cabinet.

BJP questions B. Nagendra’s reinduction into Cabinet

BJP has sought an explanation on the need to make Nagendra a Minister despite allegations of misappropriation of funds against him

BJP opposes Nagendra’s re-induction into Cabinet

BJP leaders demand his resignation over alleged diversion of Valmiki Corporation funds

Karnataka Cabinet: On the eve of Monsoon Session, portfolios finally allocated

The portfolio allocation from the Governor’s Office came on the evening of August 12 as the Ministers huddled to strategise for the Legislature session commencing on August 13, 2026

The long wait for a woman Minister in Karnataka

Inducting a woman into Cabinet has not been a priority of the government

Karnataka portfolios allocated, DK Shivakumar retains finance. Check full list here

Karnataka portfolios allocated, DK Shivakumar retains finance. Check full list here

Portfolio allocation done, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar huddles with Ministers to strategise on countering opposition

The new Ministers are likely to be under prepared due to lack of time to prepare, and the CM has advised his Cabinet colleagues to work as a team to counter the opposition, said a source

Rebalancing act: Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar allots portfolios to 19 ministers ahead of Assembly session

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar allocated portfolios to 19 ministers, retaining key departments as Congress faces pressure over the vacant berth

Congress has shown anti-women attitude by keeping them out of Karnataka ministry, says BJP

Opposition BJP members staged a protest in Bengaluru against women not getting ministerial representation

Karnataka: Resolution passed against ‘purification’ ritual

BJP is wasting time over unnecessary issues, says Laxman Savadi

Efforts are on to strengthen the Cooperation Department, says Minister

Drought-hit taluks rise to 124, with 23 more additions

Upset with non-inclusion of woman in Karnataka Cabinet, Sowmya Reddy quits as State Mahila Congress chief