CM to visit Delhi on Sunday to finalise induction of woman legislator in Cabinet, allocation of portfolios
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is traveling to Delhi to seek high command approval for cabinet appointments and portfolio allocations. The visit aims to resolve internal party friction ahead of the upcoming Monsoon Session of the state legislature.
Why it matters
Internal party stability is critical for the government to effectively manage the legislative agenda and counter opposition during the upcoming session.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is all set to visit Delhi again on Sunday to seek the Congress high command’s approval for filling the vacancy in the State Cabinet by accommodating a woman legislator, allocating portfolios to 19 Ministers and finding ways to pacify former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is reportedly upset over the denial of a Cabinet berth to Basavaraj N. Shivannavar, Byadgi MLA.
The Chief Minister’s Delhi visit comes days before the Monsoon Session of the Karnataka Legislature, scheduled to begin on August 13. He is keen to resolve the differences within the party and ensure that the Congress Legislature Party presents a united front when the Opposition mounts attacks on the government during the session.
Meanwhile, a Minister said on Saturday that portfolios were likely to be allocated on Monday.
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