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Karnataka has 34 cabinet positions, including the chief minister’s post. Three berths are currently vacant following two resignations and the death of a minister.
DK Shivakumar is likely to replace Siddaramaiah as the CM.
Karnataka Leadership Change: Drawing paralleles with the Congress-led UDF experiment in Kerala, the Congress high command is reportedly considering a younger and fresher cabinet for Karnataka after the exit of Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister.
According to Times of India report citing sources, the proposed cabinet reshuffle would be a mix of young and experienced leaders, a model implied in the VD Satheeshan-led Kerala cabinet.
Several senior ministers in the current Karnataka cabinet may not find a place in the new government probably succedeed by the Siddaramaiah’s deputy, DK Shivakumar. These reportedly include social welfare minister HC Mahadevappa, energy minister KJ George and home minister G Parameshwara, the report added.
Ministers considered close to Siddaramaiah, including Byrathi Suresh, Santosh Lad, Dinesh Gundu Rao and BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan, are also believed to be under scrutiny.
As per the report, citing party sources, he move aligns with Rahul Gandhi’s push for greater representation of younger leaders in Congress governments.
At the same time, senior Congress leaders have said experience will continue to play an important role in cabinet formation. The party is likely to retain a mix of senior ministers and younger faces in the new council of ministers.
Karnataka has 34 cabinet positions, including the chief minister’s post. Three berths are currently vacant following two resignations and the death of a minister.
Meanwhile, senior Congress leader RV Deshpande cautioned against sidelining experienced politicians in the push for generational change. He said governments require continuity and experienced hands alongside fresh faces.
The UDF cabinet introduced a cabinet comprising prominent Youth Congress leaders and seasoned politicians. Among the notable figures was P C Vishnunadh, representing Kundara, who has long been active in the Congress, serving in various roles including KPCC working president.
Roji M John, another fresh face from the UDF, held promise with his academic background and leadership experience. Incorporating diversity, the cabinet also included leaders like Bindu Krishna and K A Thulasi, who represent marginalized communities.
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