Cabinet expansion: D.K. Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, B.K. Hariprasad in Delhi to hold talks with high command
Top Karnataka Congress leaders have traveled to New Delhi to negotiate a long-awaited expansion of the state cabinet. The party aims to fill 20 vacancies to strengthen its political base ahead of the 2028 assembly elections.
Why it matters
Cabinet reshuffles are critical for internal party stability and governance efficiency in Indian state politics.
With several ruling Congress MLAs camping in New Delhi to lobby for ministerial berths, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar left for the national capital on Wednesday to hold discussions with the party high command on the much-awaited expansion of the Cabinet.
The Karnataka Cabinet currently has 20 vacancies.
Mr. Shivakumar was accompanied by former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president B.K. Hariprasad also left for New Delhi to participate in the consultations.
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