Karnataka News | Krishna Byre Gowda Yet To Take Charge, Seeks Clarity On Bengaluru Role

Days after the formation of Karnataka's new government, signs of unease are emerging within the cabinet over the structure and functioning of key portfolios. Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has reportedly not yet taken charge of the department and is seeking clarity on how the portfolio will operate without direct control over crucial agencies such as the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) and the Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA). Sources indicate that the issue could soon be discussed with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Adding to the speculation, Krishna Byre Gowda and Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad have travelled to Delhi, with party sources suggesting the visit is linked to discussions with the Congress high command over portfolio-related concerns. Is this merely an administrative clarification or an early sign of cabinet-level dissatisfaction? NDTV's Deepak Bopanna tracks the developments and the questions surrounding Bengaluru's governance structure under the new Karnataka government.