So much activity is happening in New Delhi right now regarding new Karnataka cabinet . swearing-in for Chief Minister-designate D.K . Shivakumar is on June 3,and it seems the high command is working overtime to finalize list of ministers.
And all the big names are involved in this discussion . A meeting is apparently going on at AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge's house with Rahul Gandhi,K.C. Venugopal,Randeep Singh Surjewala and even outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah present.
Honestly,this balancing act is always the hardest part after winning election.
The main focus seems to be on getting a good mix of senior politicians and new faces in the cabinet . It's a clear strategy aimed at improving governance with one eye on 2028 Assembly elections already.
Few things are being reported about the plan:
- Cabinet likely to include 8-10 new faces — to rejuvenate leadership and governance.
- Initial oath for 10-12 senior leaders — planned for the first phase to ensure stability.
- Age group focus for cabinet positions — with a majority reserved for leaders aged 50-70.
And it seems both Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah have given their own separate recommendations for who should be in cabinet . Now central leadership has to review both lists and make final call,which must be very difficult job.
But it's not just them . Many other Congress leaders from Karnataka have also rushed to New Delhi,probably to lobby for their own inclusion in the cabinet . Everyone wants a piece of the pie ah.
Former Minister K.J. George gave a very typical politician's answer about it . He said,"There is a meeting going on today,and list is expected to be finalized . I am a worker of the Congress party,and whatever the high command decides,I am committed to it."
And tbh,this is the kind of statement you expect.
At same time,there is also discussion about who will be the next Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president,since Shivakumar holds that position rn . Another big decision to make.
You can just imagine pressure inside those meetings . Trying to balance experience,freshness,regional representation,and individual ambitions… it's never easy,and someone is always going to be unhappy…
