Karnataka Cabinet expansion talks spill over to Wednesday as Congress leaders fail to reach consensus
The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has been delayed as Congress party leaders failed to reach a consensus on the list of new ministers. Consultations are expected to continue in New Delhi before final approval is sought from party leadership.
Why it matters
Cabinet stability is critical for the governance and policy implementation of the Indian state of Karnataka.
The long-awaited decision on expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet was delayed on Tuesday after discussions between the State Congress leadership and the party high command failed to produce a consensus on the list of legislators to be inducted into the Ministry.
According to party sources, consultations on the Cabinet expansion will continue on Wednesday, when the Congress leadership is expected to take a final call on the composition of the Ministry.
AICC general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal met Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president B.K. Hariprasad in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the competing claims of ministerial aspirants. Before the meeting, he had a brief discussion with Mr. Hariprasad.
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