Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Expected Soon
The Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, is planning to expand its cabinet soon.
Currently, there are 20 vacant ministerial positions out of a total of 34.
Key leaders like Shivakumar, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and KPCC president B K Hariprasad have been discussing the expansion with top party leaders in New Delhi.
The expansion was delayed due to a protest by party leaders against police action on students protesting the NEET paper leak.
Ministerial aspirants are actively lobbying for inclusion in the cabinet.
Karnataka Cabinet expansion is expected to happen soon.
Current cabinet size is 14, with 20 vacant berths.
Key leaders discussed expansion with top party leaders in New Delhi.
Expansion delayed due to a protest over NEET paper leak.
Ministerial aspirants are lobbying intensely for cabinet inclusion.
- Who
- K C Venugopal, D K Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, B K Hariprasad, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge
- What
- Karnataka Cabinet Expansion
- When
- Any time soon
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To fill vacant ministerial berths and stabilize the government
Pro-Expansion
Delay Advocates
Timing of Expansion
Pro-Expansion
The cabinet expansion should happen soon to fulfill the promises made during the elections and to stabilize the government.
Delay Advocates
The expansion should be delayed to ensure thorough evaluation of candidates and to avoid political backlash.
- Current Cabinet Size
- 14 (including CM)
- Sanctioned Cabinet Size
- 34 (including CM)
- Vacant Berths
- 20
- Chief Minister
- D K Shivakumar
- Previous Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- KPCC President
- B K Hariprasad
- AICC General Secretary
- K C Venugopal
- Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
- Rahul Gandhi
- AICC President
- Mallikarjun Kharge