Karnataka News: No End To DK Shivakumar Troubles, Minister, Aspirant Knock On Delhi's Doors

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar may have more firefighting to do amid dissatisfaction among his colleagues over Cabinet portfolio allocations. The chief minister weathered the Ramalinga Reddy storm last week after the senior leader withdrew his resignation, but looks like more turbulence is headed his way. Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, who has been allocated the Bengaluru Development portfolio has still not taken charge. Sources have told NDTV that Gowda has his apprehensions over managing the portfolio without clarity. He is expected to meet the chief minister over the same. Gowda has been allocated the greater Bengaluru Development portfolio, while the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) and Bengaluru Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA) remain with the chief minister. Interestingly, Bengaluru Development portfolio had led to Reddy's heartburn after which he had resigned on June 5 just two days after taking oath. Reddy had claimed that he was promised the portfolio, but instead it was allocated to Krishna Byre Gowda and Reddy was assigned Irrigation ministry. Now, it seems even the minister allocated the high-profile portfolio is seeking clarity.