Congress High Command Authorizes 20 New Karnataka Cabinet Appointments
The Congress central leadership has finalized a list of 20 legislators to join the Karnataka cabinet. The directive also names candidates for presiding officer roles in both the Legislative Assembly and the Council.
Key takeaways
- The Congress high command approved 20 legislators for the Karnataka cabinet expansion on August 3, 2026.
- Prominent names joining the cabinet include Laxman Savadi, B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan, and Santosh Lad.
- G.S. Patil and A.S. Ponanna are the designated candidates for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Assembly.
- Saleem Ahmed and Umashree have been selected as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker candidates for the Legislative Council.
Cabinet Expansion Finalized
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar received formal notification from the Congress high command on August 3, 2026, confirming the approval of 20 legislators for ministerial roles. This long-anticipated expansion aims to solidify the state administration following internal deliberations. The following individuals have been selected for cabinet inclusion:
- P M Narendraswamy
- Shivaraj Tangadagi
- Rudrappa Lamani
- K S Basavanthappa
- B Nagendra
- T Raghumoorthy
- B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan
- Rizwan Arshad
- Santosh Lad
- Madhu Bangarappa
- Putturangashetty
- Mankala Vaidya
- Ajay Singh
- N Chaluvaraya Swamy
- K M Shivalinge Gowda
- H C Balakrishna
- Gayathri Shanthegowda
- Basvaraj Rayareddi
- Vijayanand Kashappanavar
- Laxman Savadi
Legislative Leadership Appointments
Beyond the executive cabinet, the party leadership established its preferred candidates for the presiding officers of the state's legislative bodies. For the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, G.S. Patil is nominated for the position of Speaker, supported by A.S. Ponanna as Deputy Speaker. In the Legislative Council, the party has designated Saleem Ahmed for the Speaker's chair and Umashree for the Deputy Speaker role.
Source: The Hindu — National
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