Karnataka: New faces likely to get priority in Ministerial expansion
The Karnataka Congress government is planning a cabinet expansion with a focus on inducting fresh faces to prepare for the 2028 Assembly elections. Party leaders are currently in Delhi consulting with high-command members to finalize the list.
Why it matters
Cabinet reshuffles are critical for political stability and electoral strategy in Indian state politics.
As talks on the expansion of the D.K. Shivakumar-led Cabinet enter the final stages in Delhi, indications are that priority may be given to new faces this time. According to sources in the ruling Congress, party leader Rahul Gandhi is keen on inducting fresh faces into the Ministry.
“Mr. Gandhi wants fresh faces who can bring about visible changes in their departments during the remaining two years and earn the goodwill of the people ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections,” a Congress leader said.
They pointed out that all the Ministers, barring Yathindra Siddaramaiah, who were sworn in during the first phase on June 3 this year, had previously served as Ministers. There is also a possibility of a few Ministers from the erstwhile Siddaramaiah-led government getting another opportunity this time, either in recognition of their work or to maintain community and regional representation.
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