Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Karnataka CM to Finalize Cabinet Expansion This Week
Karnataka's Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar, is going to New Delhi to finalize the expansion of his cabinet this week.
He will meet with MPs from Karnataka to discuss important issues like drought, water problems, and projects related to rivers.
He will also meet with senior leaders of his party to decide who will join the cabinet.
There are 20 vacant positions, and many people want to be ministers.
The Chief Minister has to be careful to choose people fairly and consider different regions and groups.
After returning from Delhi, he will also meet with opposition leaders to discuss important matters.
Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar will finalize the cabinet expansion this week.
He will meet with Karnataka MPs in New Delhi to discuss drought and water issues.
The cabinet expansion will be discussed with Congress high command leaders.
Former CM Siddaramaiah and KPCC President B K Hariprasad may attend the meeting.
There are 20 vacant berths in the cabinet, and many aspirants are lobbying for positions.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar
- What
- Finalizing the cabinet expansion
- When
- This week
- Where
- New Delhi and Bengaluru
- Why
- To address the state's issues and balance regional and caste representation
Pro-Expansion Faction
Anti-Expansion Faction
Timing of Cabinet Expansion
Pro-Expansion Faction
The cabinet expansion should happen immediately to address the state's urgent issues.
Anti-Expansion Faction
The cabinet expansion should be delayed to ensure thorough consideration of all candidates.
- Chief Minister
- D K Shivakumar
- Current Cabinet Size
- 14 (including CM)
- Total Cabinet Berths
- 34
- Vacant Berths
- 20
- Key Issues to Discuss
- Drought, water situation, Cauvery, Mahadayi, Krishna rivers, Mekedatu project
