Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Delhi Visit Rekindles Karnataka Congress Activity Over Cabinet Changes
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar went to Delhi to discuss matters involving the Karnataka Congress.
This led several Congress leaders and lawmakers to plan meetings with senior party leaders.
More than a dozen lawmakers who did not become ministers want other important roles.
They may ask for positions in the government or on boards and corporations.
Party leaders may also discuss B Nagendra’s resignation.
They could consider expanding the cabinet.
Former minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar said women should have a place in the cabinet.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said he would comment after meeting Shivakumar.
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar’s Delhi visit has renewed political activity within the Karnataka Congress.
More than a dozen Congress MLAs denied ministerial posts plan to meet the party’s central leadership.
The MLAs are expected to seek positions and appointments to boards and corporations.
Discussions may include B Nagendra’s resignation, cabinet expansion and representation for women.
Lakshmi Hebbalkar said she was willing to return to the cabinet and stressed the need for women’s representation.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Congress MLAs, Mallikarjun Kharge, B Nagendra and Lakshmi Hebbalkar.
- What
- Shivakumar’s Delhi visit has prompted discussions about B Nagendra’s resignation, cabinet expansion, appointments and women’s representation.
- When
- During Shivakumar’s reported Delhi visit; the MLAs said they planned to travel to Delhi the following day.
- Where
- The discussions involve Delhi, Bengaluru and Kalaburagi.
- Why
- Congress MLAs who were not made ministers are seeking other positions, while the party is also considering cabinet changes and women’s representation.
- Political party
- Congress
- State
- Karnataka
- Trigger
- D K Shivakumar’s visit to Delhi
- MLA delegation
- More than a dozen Congress MLAs denied ministerial berths
- Issues under discussion
- B Nagendra’s resignation, cabinet expansion and women’s representation
- Congress president
- Mallikarjun Kharge
- Former minister seeking opportunity
- Lakshmi Hebbalkar