Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Likely Finalized at High Command Meeting
The Karnataka government is planning to add more ministers to its cabinet.
The chief minister, D.K. Shivakumar, wants most of the new ministers to be people who have never been in the cabinet before.
The party’s top leaders are thinking about a mix of new and experienced ministers.
They also want to add two new deputy chief minister positions to represent different communities.
The final list of ministers will be decided in New Delhi, and the new ministers will take an oath on Thursday.
Karnataka Cabinet expansion expected to conclude Wednesday with high command decision.
Swearing‑in ceremony likely Thursday after final approval.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar proposes 75% fresh faces; high command considers 60:40 mix.
Two new Deputy Chief Minister posts under consideration to improve caste and regional representation.
Women legislators and senior leaders lobbying for ministerial positions; internal dynamics influence selections.
- Who
- Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Congress high command, Rahul Gandhi, K.C. Venugopal, Zameer Ahmad Khan
- What
- Expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet with new ministerial posts
- When
- Final decision expected Wednesday; swearing-in likely Thursday
- Where
- New Delhi, Lok Bhavan
- Why
- To address demands for regional, caste, gender representation and to include fresh faces
- Event
- Karnataka Cabinet Expansion
- Expected Finalization
- Wednesday
- Swearing-in Ceremony
- Thursday
- Ministerial Ratio Proposed by Shivakumar
- 75% fresh faces
- High Command Ratio Considered
- 60:40 mix
- Finalized Berths
- 14
- Remaining Names to Decide
- 6
