Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar allocates cabinet portfolios
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has assigned portfolios to his cabinet ministers, retaining key departments including finance and law for himself. The allocation was announced on August 12, 2026, one day before the commencement of the state legislature's monsoon session. The cabinet expansion, which added 19 new ministers on August 3, brings the total strength of the council to 33 members with one vacancy remaining.
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What Happened
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar distributed cabinet portfolios to his ministers on August 12, 2026. Shivakumar retained control over several significant departments, including finance, law, parliamentary affairs, and intelligence. Other notable assignments include Zameer Ahmed Khan receiving the housing portfolio, R Ramalinga Reddy being appointed to forest, ecology and environment, and K H Muniyappa taking charge of social welfare.
The allocation process concluded shortly before the start of the monsoon session of the state legislature. The distribution followed internal negotiations, with the Chief Minister adjusting assignments for senior lawmakers R Ramalinga Reddy and K H Muniyappa to address their dissatisfaction with previously proposed roles. The current cabinet consists of 33 ministers, leaving one position vacant, while ten districts currently have no representation in the council.
Key Facts
- D K Shivakumar retained the finance and law portfolios.
- The portfolio allocation was announced on August 12, 2026.
- The cabinet expansion added 19 ministers on August 3, 2026.
- The total strength of the Karnataka cabinet is 33 ministers.
- R Ramalinga Reddy was assigned the forest, ecology and environment portfolio.
- K H Muniyappa was assigned the social welfare portfolio.
- Zameer Ahmed Khan was assigned the housing portfolio.
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- TOIThe Times of IndiaKarnataka cabinet portfolios out: DKS keeps finance - check full list
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