DK Shivakumar's Cabinet: Is Siddaramaiah Still Calling The Shots?

As Karnataka prepares for DK Shivakumar's swearing-in as Chief Minister, intense debate has erupted over the composition of his first cabinet.

Are the ministerial choices a reflection of DK Shivakumar's leadership, or do they indicate that former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah continues to wield significant influence within the Congress government?

Political analysts and senior commentators join the discussion as reports suggest that several likely ministers are seen as close to Siddaramaiah. Questions are being raised about whether DK Shivakumar has been forced into a compromise formula to ensure stability within the party.