Karnataka Cabinet Faces Early Turmoil with Resignation and Portfolio Disputes
Just days after its formation, the new Karnataka cabinet led by DK Shivakumar experienced its first resignation from minister Ramalinga Reddy over portfolio allocation. The cabinet also faced criticism for the lack of women ministers, as Shivakumar retained key portfolios like finance.
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Days after taking oath, 'humilated' Ramalinga Reddy quits Karnataka cabinet; cites 'DKS U-turn'
Karnataka minister R Ramalinga Reddy resigned just two days after his oath, citing strong dissatisfaction with his allocated portfolio. He expressed disappointment, stating Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reneged on an assurance regarding the Bengaluru development department. Reddy affirmed his continued loyalty to the Congress party, emphasizing he would not work against his conscience.
By SANDEEP MOUDGAL
Read full article →Cracks already in Shivakumar's Karnataka team: New CM's cabinet hit by resignation, portfolio revolt within 48 hours
KH Muniyappa, who was assigned the food and civil supplies portfolio, said the distribution of ministries had failed to adequately reflect seniority.
Read full article →"There Are Lot Of Vacancies": DK Shivakumar On Row Over No Woman In Karnataka Cabinet
"Last time, too, there were no women in the first round," DK Shivakumar said on criticism over the absence of women in Karnataka cabinet.
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