Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Karnataka Legislature Monsoon Session Starts August 13
The Karnataka Legislature is having a monsoon session from August 13 to August 27.
This is the first session since D K Shivakumar became the Chief Minister.
During this session, they will elect a new Assembly Speaker because the previous one, U T Khader, resigned to become the Health Minister.
The Congress party is discussing expanding the cabinet, as there are 20 vacant positions out of 34.
Important topics like drought, the NEET paper leak, issues with KPSC recruitment, and the Cauvery water dispute with Tamil Nadu will be discussed.
The session starts at 11 am on August 13.
Karnataka Legislature's monsoon session begins August 13 and ends August 27.
First session since D K Shivakumar became Chief Minister on June 3.
New Assembly Speaker to be elected as U T Khader resigned to become Health Minister.
Congress party considering expanding the cabinet with 20 vacant positions.
Key issues include drought, NEET paper leak, KPSC recruitment irregularities, and Cauvery water dispute.
- Who
- Karnataka Legislature, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar
- What
- Monsoon session of the Karnataka Legislature
- When
- August 13 to August 27
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To address various issues including drought, NEET paper leak, KPSC recruitment irregularities, and Cauvery water dispute.
Congress Party
Opposition Parties
Cabinet Expansion
Congress Party
Supports expanding the cabinet to fill vacant positions.
Opposition Parties
May oppose expansion if seen as political maneuvering.
- Session Start Date
- August 13
- Session End Date
- August 27
- Chief Minister
- D K Shivakumar
- Assembly Speaker
- To be elected
- Sanctioned Cabinet Strength
- 34 ministers
- Vacant Cabinet Berths
- 20