Mysuru: Yathindra Siddaramaiah hints at induction of new faces into Cabinet
Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah has hinted at an upcoming Cabinet expansion in Karnataka, emphasizing efficiency and loyalty over corruption allegations. He also addressed local concerns regarding the traditional kambala buffalo race, suggesting it could be held without environmental harm.
Why it matters
Cabinet reshuffles are critical for state governance and political stability, reflecting the internal power dynamics of the ruling party in Karnataka.
Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah has indicated the possibility of new faces being inducted into the Cabinet during the impending expansion.
Dismissing allegations by Opposition leaders that a “suitcase culture” would influence the Cabinet expansion, Mr. Yathindra said the party high command would consider efficiency and loyalty to the party while selecting Ministers.
“The allegation that ministerial berths are given in return for “suitcases of money” is false. The “suitcase culture” exists in the Opposition party that is making such allegations, he said.
Mr. Yathindra said the Cabinet expansion had been delayed owing to elections to the Legislative Council and the Rajya Sabha, but expressed hope that the exercise would be taken up soon.
He said the party high command had invited former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for discussions on the Cabinet expansion.
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