Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Siddaramaiah Meets Rahul Gandhi Over Karnataka Cabinet, Caste Census
Siddaramaiah, a senior Congress leader, met Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi.
They discussed politics in Karnataka and matters concerning the Congress party.
Siddaramaiah reportedly asked that an empty Cabinet position be filled soon.
He also asked for Karnataka’s caste census report to be implemented quickly.
He emphasized protecting opportunities for minorities, Backward Classes and Dalits.
Some reports said he was unhappy because certain people he supported were not included in a Cabinet expansion.
Congress leaders are also preparing for local elections and future state and national elections.
A senior party leader said the Delhi visit did not show dissatisfaction.
Rahul Gandhi reportedly advised Siddaramaiah not to make more comments about retiring from electoral politics.
Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi to discuss Karnataka and Congress-related issues.
He urged the leadership to fill the vacant Karnataka Cabinet post quickly.
Siddaramaiah pressed for early implementation of Karnataka’s caste census report.
He emphasized protecting opportunities for minorities, Backward Classes and Dalits, known as Ahinda.
The meeting followed reported disagreements over Cabinet appointments and speculation about Siddaramaiah’s political future.
- Who
- Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee member Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi.
- What
- They discussed Karnataka politics, a vacant Cabinet post, caste census implementation and party organization.
- When
- The meeting took place on Friday after Siddaramaiah arrived in Delhi on Thursday night.
- Where
- New Delhi, with related political developments in Karnataka.
- Why
- Siddaramaiah sought attention to Cabinet representation, Ahinda interests, caste census implementation and organizational matters.
Reported Discontent
Party Reassurance
Reason for the Delhi visit
Reported Discontent
Sources said Siddaramaiah was unhappy that some associates he supported were excluded from the Cabinet expansion, contributing to differences with the Congress leadership and D.K. Shivakumar.
Party Reassurance
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara said the visit did not reflect dissatisfaction and argued that Siddaramaiah would not have resigned as Chief Minister if he had been unhappy.
Siddaramaiah’s political future
Reported Discontent
Siddaramaiah has spoken three times about retiring from active electoral politics, prompting speculation about his future role.
Party Reassurance
Rahul Gandhi reportedly advised him against making further retirement statements because they could create confusion and affect the party’s prospects.
- Meeting
- Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Friday.
- Cabinet request
- Siddaramaiah reportedly urged the Congress leadership to fill a vacant Karnataka Cabinet post.
- Caste census
- He reportedly called for early implementation of Karnataka’s caste census report.
- Social groups
- He stressed protecting the interests of minorities, Backward Classes and Dalits, collectively referred to as Ahinda.
- Political backdrop
- The meeting followed reported differences over the second phase of Karnataka’s Cabinet expansion.
- Further meeting
- Siddaramaiah was expected to meet AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal.
- Elections
- Congress is preparing for upcoming local body elections and the next Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.