Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar visits Delhi for cabinet discussions
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to meet with Congress party leadership, including president Mallikarjun Kharge. The visit follows the recent expansion of the state cabinet and aims to address the allocation of portfolios to newly inducted ministers. Discussions are also expected to cover potential minor adjustments to the cabinet, including the possible induction of a woman legislator, as the party works to manage dissatisfaction among senior lawmakers who were not included in the initial expansion.
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What Happened
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar traveled to New Delhi on Sunday to hold discussions with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The meeting, which lasted over two hours, focused on the allocation of portfolios for the recently appointed ministers and a potential minor reshuffle of the state cabinet. Shivakumar is also scheduled to meet with Congress general secretary K C Venugopal during his visit to the national capital.
The discussions come in the wake of the cabinet expansion on May 3, which resulted in the induction of 19 new ministers. Several senior legislators have expressed dissatisfaction over their exclusion from the cabinet, prompting efforts by party leadership to address these grievances. Reports indicate that the proposed cabinet adjustments may include the addition of a woman legislator to the ministry.
Key Facts
- D K Shivakumar met with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi.
- The Karnataka cabinet was expanded on May 3 with the induction of 19 new ministers.
- The visit aims to finalize portfolio allocations for the new ministers.
- Party leadership is considering a minor cabinet reshuffle to include a woman legislator.
- Several senior legislators have expressed unhappiness regarding the recent cabinet appointments.
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