Siddaramaiah’s imprint on first batch of ministers sworn in with D.K. Shivakumar
The Karnataka Cabinet, led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, reflects the influence of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The first batch of ministers sworn in includes many loyalists of Siddaramaiah, but notably lacks any female legislators. The cabinet formation is seen as a strategic move to balance community representation and internal party dynamics.
- ▪The new cabinet includes several former ministers from Siddaramaiah's previous government.
- ▪No women have been inducted into the cabinet, which has raised concerns about representation.
- ▪The appointment of G. Parameshwara as Deputy CM is viewed as a strategic move to balance competing ambitions within the party.
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Former chief minister Siddaramaiah has left his imprint on the Karnataka Cabinet headed by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.Except for U.T. Khader and Yathindra Siddaramaiah, all legislators sworn in as ministers on June 3 had served in Congress governments led by Mr. Siddaramaiah. Notably, no woman legislator has been inducted into the Cabinet.Notable persons missing in the first batch of ministers sworn in on June 3 are H.C. Mahadevappa, H.K. Patil, Santosh Lad, Dinesh Gundu Rao, and B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, who served in the previous Cabinet.Son in ministryBesides securing a berth for his son, the former CM appears to have successfully advocated the inclusion of loyalists, including M.B. Patil, K.J. George, G. Parameshwara, Byrathi Suresh, and K.H. Muniyappa.Senior leader B.K.
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