Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Portfolio Allocation Prerogative of CM Shivakumar, Says Kharge
Karnataka is a state in India, and its leader is called the Chief Minister.
A man named D K Shivakumar is the Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Some members of his party, called the Congress, are upset because they were not chosen to be ministers.
Priyank Kharge, the Home Minister, told reporters that only the Chief Minister can decide who gets which job in the government.
He said there are only 33 minister jobs but almost 140 lawmakers who want them, so it is impossible to make everyone happy.
The top leaders of the party will make the final decision, he said.
Mr Kharge also said he will accept whatever job the party gives him, even if it means leaving his post.
Some lawmakers from the Kuruba community are unhappy with the former Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, over how their community is represented.
The government says it is trying to be fair to everyone.
This news is about how leaders decide who gets important jobs in the government.
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge said allocation of portfolios among ministers is the prerogative of Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
Kharge ruled out any confusion over the exercise amid speculation about a possible Cabinet reshuffle.
The party has only 33 ministerial positions for around 140 legislators, making it difficult to satisfy everyone.
A section of Congress legislators has publicly expressed disgruntlement over non-inclusion in the Cabinet, which was expanded on Monday.
Kharge said he would accept any responsibility assigned by the party high command and would abide by its decision.
- Who
- Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, and the Congress party high command
- What
- Kharge stated that portfolio allocation is the Chief Minister's prerogative and ruled out confusion amid reshuffle speculation and legislator disgruntlement
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To clarify the decision-making process for ministerial portfolios after some Congress legislators publicly expressed discontent over non-inclusion in the expanded Cabinet
Party Leadership
Disgruntled Legislators
Cabinet inclusion
Party Leadership
The party has only 33 ministerial positions for around 140 legislators, making it impossible to satisfy everyone; portfolios will be decided by the Chief Minister and party high command.
Disgruntled Legislators
A section of ruling Congress legislators has publicly made known its disgruntlement over non-inclusion in the Shivakumar-led Cabinet, which was expanded on Monday.
Kuruba community representation
Party Leadership
The government says it has attempted to maintain representation while acknowledging demands from different communities.
Disgruntled Legislators
Reports indicate discontent among Kuruba legislators, particularly with former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, over representation.
Delay in portfolio allocation
Party Leadership
The extra time before the Assembly session will help ministers familiarise themselves with their departments and prepare to respond to issues in the House.
Disgruntled Legislators
Discontent among non-included legislators has surfaced publicly while portfolio allocation remains pending ahead of the Assembly session.
- Speaker
- Priyank Kharge
- Role
- Karnataka Home Minister
- Decision authority
- Chief Minister D K Shivakumar in consultation with party high command
- Ministerial positions
- 33
- Congress legislators in Karnataka
- Around 140
- Cabinet expansion
- Monday, two months after Shivakumar's elevation to Chief Minister
- Party
- Indian National Congress
- Location
- Bengaluru