Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Likely Soon
The Congress party in Karnataka is getting ready to expand its Cabinet.
The Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, and other important leaders are in New Delhi to talk about who should become new ministers.
They want to pick a mix of experienced leaders and new faces.
The Governor of Karnataka is away until July 30, so the swearing-in might happen on July 31.
This is important because the state legislature session starts soon, and they want to have all the ministers in place by then.
Congress high command to hold crucial consultations in New Delhi for Karnataka Cabinet expansion.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and KPCC President B.K. Hariprasad to meet AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal.
20 ministerial berths remain vacant nearly two months after D.K. Shivakumar assumed office.
Congress aims to finalize the Cabinet before the Karnataka Legislature session begins on August 6.
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's absence until July 30 may delay the swearing-in ceremony.
- Who
- Congress high command, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, KPCC President B.K. Hariprasad, AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
- What
- Karnataka Cabinet expansion discussions and potential swearing-in ceremony
- When
- July 30-31, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi and Bengaluru
- Why
- To finalize the Cabinet expansion and ensure a full-fledged ministry is in place before the Karnataka Legislature session begins on August 6.
Experience Over New Faces
Fresh Leadership Over Experience
Ministerial Selection Criteria
Experience Over New Faces
Prioritizes experienced leaders with proven administrative track records.
Fresh Leadership Over Experience
Favors new faces to bring fresh perspectives and energy.
- Chief Minister
- D.K. Shivakumar
- Former Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- KPCC President
- B.K. Hariprasad
- AICC General Secretary (Organisation)
- K.C. Venugopal
- AICC President
- Mallikarjun Kharge
- Senior Congress Leader
- Rahul Gandhi
- Governor of Karnataka
- Thaawarchand Gehlot
- Expected Cabinet Expansion Date
- July 31