Karnataka Congress Legislators Meet Kharge Amid Ongoing Elections
Karnataka MLAs aspiring for Cabinet berths meet Kharge; Shivakumar says not the right time to lobby
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A group of Congress legislators from Karnataka met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi to discuss potential Cabinet positions. However, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar advised against lobbying for ministerial roles during the ongoing elections.
- 01Congress legislators are pushing for a Cabinet reshuffle in Karnataka.
- 0222 legislators attended the meeting with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
- 03Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar believes it's not the right time to lobby for positions.
- 04Some legislators returned to their constituencies for Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations.
- 05The meeting highlights internal party dynamics amidst election activities.
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On April 13, 2026, a group of 22 Congress legislators from Karnataka convened with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi, seeking a Cabinet reshuffle to accommodate their aspirations for ministerial positions. However, D.K. Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president, expressed concerns over the timing, suggesting that it is inappropriate to lobby for such roles while elections are ongoing. While some legislators returned to their constituencies to participate in the Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations, the meeting underscores the internal dynamics of the Congress party as it navigates electoral challenges and aspirations for leadership roles.
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The outcome of this meeting could influence the future composition of the Karnataka Cabinet, affecting governance and party dynamics.
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