Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Karnataka Congress MLAs Seek Ministerial Posts Amid Reshuffle Buzz
Some politicians in Karnataka want to become ministers.
They are talking about this because there are empty spots in the government.
There are also rumors that the top leader of the government might change.
The current leader said it's okay for politicians to want to be ministers and the decision will be made by the party's top leaders and the Chief Minister.
Some other leaders said they don't know about any big changes happening.
Several Karnataka Congress MLAs are openly expressing their aspirations for ministerial positions.
A cabinet reshuffle is being discussed, which could indicate Chief Minister Siddaramaiah completing his term.
Two cabinet berths are currently vacant, creating opportunities for new inductions.
Speculation about a leadership change, dubbed the 'November revolution', is ongoing.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar downplayed leadership change talks, saying MLAs having aspirations is not wrong.
- Who
- Karnataka Congress MLAs, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge
- What
- Expressing aspirations for ministerial positions amidst cabinet reshuffle discussions and leadership change speculations
- When
- Recent days, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expected to meet with the Congress President soon
- Where
- Karnataka, India, with political figures traveling to and from New Delhi for discussions
- Why
- To fill vacant ministerial berths and potentially adjust the state's cabinet, leading to speculation about a change in leadership based on alleged power-sharing agreements
Cabinet Reshuffle Implications
Leadership Change Speculation
Cabinet Reshuffle vs. Chief Minister Change
Cabinet Reshuffle Implications
A cabinet reshuffle would suggest Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to complete his full term, reducing Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's chances of becoming CM.
Leadership Change Speculation
There has been speculation about a change in chief ministership at the halfway mark of the government's term, a period referred to as the 'November revolution', with a purported power-sharing agreement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.
- Current CM
- Siddaramaiah
- Current Dy. CM
- D.K. Shivakumar
- Vacant Cabinet Berths
- 2
- Reason for Vacancies
- Resignation of B. Nagendra; Sacking of K.N. Rajanna
- Total Ministerial Strength
- 34 (including CM)
