Suspense continues over Karnataka Cabinet expansion as Congress delays final decision
The Congress party has delayed the expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet due to scheduling conflicts and ongoing internal deliberations. A final decision is expected soon, as leaders attempt to balance regional and caste representation among ministerial aspirants.
Why it matters
Cabinet stability in Karnataka is essential for effective governance and preparation for upcoming legislative sessions.
Suspense over the expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet continued on Wednesday, with the Congress high command once again deferring a final decision on the list of legislators to be inducted.
Sources attributed the latest delay to senior leader Rahul Gandhi being occupied with developments in the Lok Sabha and his subsequent press conference on the NEET paper leak issue. The final approval of the list, which requires Mr. Gandhi’s clearance, is now expected on Thursday.
The decision was deferred on Tuesday after discussions between the State Congress leadership and the party high command in New Delhi failed to produce a consensus on the final list of inductees.
According to sources, the list had been largely finalised following several rounds of discussions involving AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and AICC general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal, based on recommendations by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad.
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