Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Hits Turbulence Amid Last-Minute Changes
The much-awaited Karnataka cabinet expansion has descended into political turmoil, with confusion over ministerial appointments, last-minute changes, and growing dissent within the ruling Congress. Mankal Vaidya was dropped from the final list after initially being named, while Gayathri Shanthegowda, the only woman nominee, did not take the oath amid speculation she could be replaced. The developments have triggered protests, an MLA's resignation, and public disappointment from senior Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao. Sources say even Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah were surprised by some of the final selections, reportedly cleared by the party's central leadership in Delhi.
