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Karnataka Cabinet Portfolion Allocation: CM Shivakumar Keeps Finance, Law; Zameer Gets Housing

  • On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar allocated portfolios to 23 ministers, completing the cabinet formation process after extensive deliberations.
  • Finalizing the allocation took Shivakumar nearly ten days following multiple trips to New Delhi, where he addressed lobbying efforts from senior legislators seeking specific cabinet berths.
  • Shivakumar retained Finance, Intelligence, and Parliamentary Affairs, while other cabinet members received assignments spanning Education, Welfare, Irrigation, and Agriculture sectors.
  • Ministers huddled on Wednesday evening to strategize for the legislature session commencing on Thursday, August 13, 2026, marking the cabinet's first coordinated action.
  • The Chief Minister assured that the remaining vacant cabinet berth will be filled by a woman legislator, addressing the current absence of female representation in the cabinet.
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