Archive · 30 Jul 2026
BJP Leader Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Delaying Karnataka Cabinet
B.Y. Vijayendra Yediyurappa, the head of the BJP in Karnataka, said that the Congress party is taking too long to add new ministers to the state government.
He accused Rahul Gandhi, the main opposition leader, of making the state leaders wait in New Delhi for approval.
Vijayendra said this delay hurts people in Karnataka because some government offices are empty.
He also said that voters were being treated like idiots.
The cabinet expansion is expected to finish soon after the Congress decides on the new ministers.
BJP Karnataka State President B.Y. Vijayendra Yediyurappa criticized Rahul Gandhi for delaying Karnataka cabinet expansion.
He accused Congress leaders of repeatedly traveling to New Delhi with aspirant lists, waiting for central approval.
The delay left several ministerial positions vacant, affecting governance and leaving Vidhana Soudha rooms empty.
Vijayendra portrayed the situation as an insult to Karnataka voters, claiming they were treated like "idiots".
The cabinet expansion is expected to conclude soon after the Congress high command makes a final decision.
- Who
- B.Y. Vijayendra Yediyurappa, Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Congress leaders
- What
- Criticism over delay in Karnataka cabinet expansion
- When
- July 30, 2026
- Where
- Karnataka and New Delhi
- Why
- To pressure Congress to finalize ministerial appointments
- Leader Criticized
- Rahul Gandhi
- Accused Party
- Congress
- Critic
- B.Y. Vijayendra Yediyurappa
- Issue
- Cabinet expansion delay
- Expected Conclusion
- Soon after Congress high command decision
