Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar addresses cabinet representation for women
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that the state cabinet will include a woman minister, responding to criticism from Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar defended the Congress party's record on female representation and indicated that the issue of cabinet expansion would be resolved soon.
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What Happened
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the state cabinet will include a woman minister following public criticism regarding the current lack of female representation. The remarks were made in response to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who had questioned the absence of women in the Karnataka cabinet during a parliamentary discussion on the Women's Reservation Bill.
Shivakumar defended the Congress party's commitment to women's empowerment, citing the party's role in piloting and passing the reservation legislation. He stated that the government is working to resolve the cabinet expansion issue and advised the Union Minister to focus on other matters rather than the internal affairs of the Congress party.
Key Facts
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the Karnataka government for having no women in its cabinet.Source not recorded
- D.K. Shivakumar confirmed that a woman will be included in the Karnataka cabinet.Source not recorded
- The Karnataka government is currently planning a cabinet expansion.Source not recorded
- Shivakumar cited the Congress party's history of supporting the Women's Reservation Bill.Source not recorded
The Timeline3
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8 Aug
- HTTHindu Tamil Thisai“கர்நாடக அமைச்சரவையில் நிச்சயம் ஒரு பெண் இடம்பெறுவார்” - முதல்வர் சிவகுமார்
9 Aug
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- English1 of 9
- Tamilதமிழ்1 of 2
- Kannadaಕನ್ನಡ1 of 1
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- WestNot carried0 of 5
- Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
- EastNot carried0 of 5
- North-eastNot carried0 of 2
- SouthCarried3 of 10
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