Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Likely Soon
The Karnataka Cabinet is likely to expand soon.
The Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar, and other leaders are in Delhi discussing with the Congress high command.
They are considering including more young leaders in the cabinet.
There are 20 vacant positions, and many people want to be ministers.
The expansion will happen once the high command approves the list and the Governor schedules the swearing-in.
There is a lot of lobbying among both senior and young legislators.
Karnataka Cabinet expansion discussions are underway in Delhi with the Congress high command.
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, former CM Siddaramaiah, and state Congress chief B K Hariprasad are involved in the discussions.
Priority may be given to young faces in the cabinet expansion.
20 berths are currently vacant in the Karnataka Cabinet.
The expansion will occur once the high command approves the list and the Governor schedules the swearing-in.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, former CM Siddaramaiah, and state Congress chief B K Hariprasad
- What
- Cabinet expansion discussions with the Congress high command
- When
- July 21, 2024
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To finalize the list of proposed names for cabinet expansion and prioritize young faces
Senior Leaders
Young Faces
Representation in Cabinet
Senior Leaders
Senior leaders argue for their experience and loyalty to the party.
Young Faces
Young faces advocate for fresh perspectives and future leadership.
- Chief Minister
- D K Shivakumar
- Deputy Chief Minister
- G Parameshwara
- State Congress Chief
- B K Hariprasad
- Current Cabinet Size
- 14 (including CM)
- Vacant Berths
- 20
- Assembly Session
- Early next month
