Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar hints at cabinet rejig, state Cong revamp in coming days

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hinted at changes in the state cabinet as well as the state party unit in the coming days.

Published on: Aug 16, 2023, 10:38:15 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday hinted at changes in the state cabinet as well as the party's state unit at a general body meeting of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC). The grand old party is looking to “build a new team” ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in 2024, news agency PTI reported.

DK Shivakumar indicated that the grand old party is looking to “build a new team”. (ANI)

"We have to prepare a good foundation for 2024 (Lok Sabha polls) and 2028 (next assembly polls). We will have to revamp the KPCC in the days to come, we will have to relieve some Ministers. We will have to certainly make changes. From block to district to KPCC level we will have to revamp and build a new team," Shivakumar, who is also the president of the state Congress unit, said.

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Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister K H Muniyappa also echoed the same, saying, “This is my personal opinion....The decision on the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister is made by the high command, not us. But it will be good for all of us, except the first-time ministers, to make way for others after 2.5 years.”

"It is not good for us to expect others to just look on, without sacrificing. We have become a model for the entire country by implementing five guarantees. Similarly, by introducing a new practice of making way for others after 2.5 years, we will become a model for the nation," he added.

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This comes amid talks that there is disgruntlement within the party, with as many as 30 legislators having expressed concern over alleged negligence and lack of response from cabinet ministers over implementation of development works in their constituencies.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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