Karnataka Leaders Head to Delhi for Cabinet Expansion Talks

Karnataka's Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and former leader Siddaramaiah are set to travel to New Delhi for important discussions regarding the expansion of the state cabinet. With the upcoming assembly session approaching, the pressure is mounting on the Congress government to fill vacant positions. This meeting with senior party leadership is seen as a pivotal step in addressing these concerns. Stay tuned for updates on their discussions and the implications for Karnataka's political landscape.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 21, 2026, 00:08 IST

Karnataka Chief Minister and Former Leader Travel to National Capital

On Tuesday, Karnataka's Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and his predecessor Siddaramaiah will depart for New Delhi. According to sources, their visit is aimed at discussing the expansion of the state cabinet with senior party leadership.

The two leaders are scheduled to take a special flight from HAL Airport in Bengaluru to the capital on Tuesday morning. Notably, since Shivakumar took office on June 3 and Siddaramaiah stepped down, there have been numerous speculations regarding the cabinet expansion in the state.

With the Karnataka Assembly's next session set to commence on August 6, there is increasing pressure on the Congress government to fill the remaining vacant cabinet positions promptly. This meeting in Delhi with the party's high command is considered crucial in this context.