Karnataka set for Cabinet expansion; Muslim, Lingayat legislators battle for key posts
After days of deliberations, the Karnataka government is set to expand its Cabinet on Monday evening between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval. The list of new Ministers, prepared by Congress Central leadership, will reach Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday morning. Selection criteria include regional balance, caste equations, and electoral influence for the 2028 elections. Competition is intense among Muslim legislators from Bengaluru and Lingayats over key positions. The list also considers posts of Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council.
9 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will travel to Delhi to meet with Congress leaders and discuss portfolio allocation for newly appointed ministers.
12 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Karnataka's Congress Ministers met to strategize against anticipated opposition attacks before the Monsoon Session.
18 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Karnataka's Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar pledged to foster unity and collaboration for the state's progress.
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