Congress high command has not asked to join new Cabinet so far: Karnataka Speaker U.T. Khader

Karnataka Speaker U.T. Khader stated that he has not yet been formally asked by the Congress high command to join the new Cabinet. While he remains open to the transition, reports suggest he is expected to resign his speakership to accept a ministerial position.
Why it matters
The potential cabinet reshuffle in Karnataka reflects ongoing political maneuvering and power dynamics within the state's ruling party.
Speaker U.T. Khader said here on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) that the Congress high command has so far not asked him to join the new Cabinet to be headed by D.K. Shivakumar .
The report provides a balanced account of the Speaker's public statements alongside reports of his expected resignation, without taking a partisan stance.
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