Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar arrived in New Delhi to discuss escalating portfolio discontent within his newly formed cabinet. Accompanied by disgruntled minister K.H. Muniyappa, Shivakumar seeks high command intervention to pacify senior leaders dissatisfied with their ministerial assignments
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar admitted promising the Bengaluru Development portfolio to senior minister Ramalinga Reddy, but said the party high command decided otherwise. Reddy resigned, alleging humiliation over the portfolio allocation
Karnataka Minister KH Muniyappa expressed dissatisfaction over portfolio allocation in the new Congress government led by DK Shivakumar, joining other senior leaders in demanding reconsideration based on seniority and equitable distribution of responsibilities
Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced his resignation from the Cabinet, alleging Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reneged on a promise to allocate the Bengaluru Urban portfolio. Reddy said he would remain a Congress MLA while leaving the leadership to decide on his resignation
DK Shivakumar took oath as Karnataka Chief Minister in Bengaluru, ending a long leadership tussle with Siddaramaiah. He later chaired his first Cabinet meeting, announcing youth and student-focused initiatives, including free bus passes and formation of Bharat Jodo Yuva Sanghas
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the Rohith Vemula (Prevention of Exclusion or Injustice) Bill, aimed at curbing caste-based discrimination in higher education. The legislation proposes compensation for affected students and penal provisions against offenders.
Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti Dam height threatens irrigation projects across Telangana, risking severe water shortage in 27.4 lakh acres of farmland. Telangana leaders warn the move violates court orders, with political opposition demanding urgent action to safeguard riparian rights
The removal of KN Rajanna from the Karnataka cabinet has triggered protests by the Valmiki community in Tumakuru. PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi and community leaders backed Rajanna, alleging conspiracy, and demanded his reinstatement or another Valmiki leader’s inclusion in the cabinet
