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New Karnataka Cabinet Likely to Expand After Rajya Sabha Polls

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cpi-office-in-bengaluru-attacked-by-unidentified-men-270258">Karnataka </a>Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday said that the cabinet expansion would take place on February 6, with 13 MLAs taking oath of office.

"The cabinet expansion will take place on February 6 with the oath-taking ceremony at the Raj Bhavan at 10.30 AM," he told reporters.

Thirteen MLAs, including 10 who had joined <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-bypolls-bharatiya-janata-party-wins-12-out-of-15-seats-267214">BJP </a>from parties, including Congress and the JD(S), will take an oath, he said.

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The cabinet expansion is on the cards for nearly two months ever since the BJP won the maximum number of seats in the December 5, 2019, by-polls and got a majority in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-assembly-elections-2019-voter-turnout-1850-till-12-pm-266327">Karnataka assembly</a>.&nbsp;

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday said that the cabinet expansion would take place on February 6, with 13 MLAs taking oath of office. "The cabinet expansion will take place on February 6 with the oath-taking ceremony at the Raj Bhavan at 10.

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday said that the cabinet expansion would take place on February 6, with 13 MLAs taking oath of office. "The cabinet expansion will take place on February 6 with the oath-taking ceremony at the Raj Bhavan at 10.30 AM," he told reporters. Thirteen MLAs, including 10 who had joined BJP from parties, including Congress and the JD(S), will take an oath, he said. Also Read: Karnataka: CM BS Yediyurappa seeks funds from PM for development of state The cabinet expansion is on the cards for nearly two months ever since the BJP won the maximum number of seats in the December 5, 2019, by-polls and got a majority in the Karnataka assembly.

13 MLAs taking oath of office in Karnataka Cabinet expansion on February 6

The expansion of Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's cabinet is scheduled to take place on August 20, according to official sources.

The cabinet expansion will be done after the BJP legislature party meeting that will take place at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on the same day, the chief minister's office posted on its official twitter handle.

Yediyurappa met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and appraised him about the flood situation in Karnataka and other issues.

The cabinet expansion will be done after the BJP legislature party meeting that will take place at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on the same day.

The Karnataka Congress earlier in the day criticised&nbsp;Yediyurappa for delaying in forming his cabinet in the state.

"Is this what the BJP means by 'minimum government'? A cabinet without cabinet ministers? Will @BSYBJP wake up and stop our state from being mocked across the country? Karnataka needs a government. If @BSYBJP can't form one, he should step down," the Karnataka Congress tweeted.

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Yediyurappa who took oath as the Chief Minister on July 26 is yet to form his Cabinet. His move has been criticised by the opposition leaders who allege that the scale and quality of relief work in flood-hit Karnataka is being hampered due to the lack of ministers.

The expansion of Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's cabinet is scheduled to take place on August 20, according to official sources. The cabinet expansion will be done after the BJP legislature party meeting that will take place at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on the same day, the chief minister's office posted on its official twitter handle.

The expansion of Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's cabinet is scheduled to take place on August 20, according to official sources. The cabinet expansion will be done after the BJP legislature party meeting that will take place at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on the same day, the chief minister's office posted on its official twitter handle. Yediyurappa met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and appraised him about the flood situation in Karnataka and other issues. The cabinet expansion will be done after the BJP legislature party meeting that will take place at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on the same day. The Karnataka Congress earlier in the day criticised Yediyurappa for delaying in forming his cabinet in the state. "Is this what the BJP means by 'minimum government'? A cabinet without cabinet ministers? Will @BSYBJP wake up and stop our state from being mocked across the country? Karnataka needs a government. If @BSYBJP can't form one, he should step down," the Karnataka Congress tweeted. Is this what BJP means by 'Minimum Government'? A cabinet without cabinet ministers? Will @BSYBJP wake up & stop our state being mocked across the country? Karnataka needs a government. If @BSYBJP can't form one, he should step down#YeddeliYediyurappa https://t.co/ZyRXA325Iz — Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) August 17, 2019 × Yediyurappa who took oath as the Chief Minister on July 26 is yet to form his Cabinet. His move has been criticised by the opposition leaders who allege that the scale and quality of relief work in flood-hit Karnataka is being hampered due to the lack of ministers.

Karnataka cabinet expansion on August 20

The Karnataka BJP Chief B S Yeddyurappa Saturday predicted that Congress-JD(S) government's exercise to quell the growing dissent within the coalition through cabinet rejig on June 12 would only flame rebellion.

"There is information that one or two independent MLAs will be made ministers in the government.

If they are made ministers, it will only add fuel to the fire. Those MLAs aspiring for ministerial berths will turn against the government," Yeddyurappa told reporters in Koppal, commenting on the proposed cabinet expansion.

Earlier in the day, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy announced that the cabinet expansion would take place on June 12.

Kumaraswamy made the announcement in a tweet after meeting Governor Vajubhai Vala, which comes after weeks of consultations between him and Congress leaders amid coalition worries compounded by the Lok Sabha poll rout.

The measure is seen as an exercise to douse dissidence among the MLAs of the coalition government, especially among Congress legislators.

As a fallout of the rout of the coalition partners, Congress and JD(S), in the recent Lok Sabha polls, in which both the parties barely survived the Modi wave, getting one seat each, many MLAs grew vocal against the government, threatening its longevity.

The BJP swept the polls, capturing 25 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka.

Claiming that the government would not continue for long Yeddyurappa alleged the internal fight has brought all the development works to a halt. 
"If you see their infighting, it gives an impression that they will not remain in power for long... It is hindering development," Yeddyurappa said.

He ruled out the possibility of the BJP forming the government and said the party would continue to remain in the opposition.

The BJP state President said if the coalition partners fail in their duty, they should resign.

"Let them (coalition partners in government) do some good work. If they cannot do it, let them resign and go," he said.&nbsp;

The Karnataka BJP Chief B S Yeddyurappa Saturday predicted that Congress-JD(S) government's exercise to quell the growing dissent within the coalition through cabinet rejig on June 12 would only flame rebellion.

The Karnataka BJP Chief B S Yeddyurappa Saturday predicted that Congress-JD(S) government's exercise to quell the growing dissent within the coalition through cabinet rejig on June 12 would only flame rebellion. "There is information that one or two independent MLAs will be made ministers in the government. If they are made ministers, it will only add fuel to the fire. Those MLAs aspiring for ministerial berths will turn against the government," Yeddyurappa told reporters in Koppal, commenting on the proposed cabinet expansion. Earlier in the day, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy announced that the cabinet expansion would take place on June 12. Kumaraswamy made the announcement in a tweet after meeting Governor Vajubhai Vala, which comes after weeks of consultations between him and Congress leaders amid coalition worries compounded by the Lok Sabha poll rout. The measure is seen as an exercise to douse dissidence among the MLAs of the coalition government, especially among Congress legislators. As a fallout of the rout of the coalition partners, Congress and JD(S), in the recent Lok Sabha polls, in which both the parties barely survived the Modi wave, getting one seat each, many MLAs grew vocal against the government, threatening its longevity. The BJP swept the polls, capturing 25 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka. Claiming that the government would not continue for long Yeddyurappa alleged the internal fight has brought all the development works to a halt. "If you see their infighting, it gives an impression that they will not remain in power for long... It is hindering development," Yeddyurappa said. He ruled out the possibility of the BJP forming the government and said the party would continue to remain in the opposition. The BJP state President said if the coalition partners fail in their duty, they should resign. "Let them (coalition partners in government) do some good work. If they cannot do it, let them resign and go," he said.

Karnataka cabinet rejig will only flame rebellion: Yeddyurappa

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/opinions/is-it-going-to-be-rahul-gandhi-vs-narendra-modi-in-2019-185056">Congress President Rahul Gandhi</a> on Friday gave the go-ahead for induction of six new faces and replacement of two ministers in the JD(S)-led coalition government in Karnataka, party sources said. 
 
MTB Nagaraj, Raheem Khan, E Tukaram and P T Parameshwara Naik are among the six leaders whose names are understood to have been finalised after discussions with state leaders in a meeting held here, they added.

Congress Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah, Pradesh Congress President Dinesh Gundu Rao, Deputy chief minister G Parameshwara, and Congress general secretary in-charge of Karnataka K C Venugopal were present in the meeting. 
 
Besides inducting six new faces, the sources said the Congress chief is understood to have approved dropping two ministers Municipal Administration Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi and Forest Minister R Shankar from the cabinet. 
 
Ramesh Jarkiholi, who has been allegedly hobnobbing with BJP leaders, will be replaced by his brother Satish Jarkiholi, whereas Shankar by C S Shivalli from Kuruba community, the sources said. 
 
In the meeting, the Congress chief has given a green signal for appointing Congress leaders V Muniappa as political secretary and Ajay Singh as the state representative in the national capital. 
 
The sources said the swearing-in ceremony of new members will take place depending on the availability of state Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala. 
 
According to the pact reached between the two partners at the time of formation of the coalition government in May, there are at present six vacant ministerial positions left for the Congress and two for the JD(S). 
 
The cabinet expansion is expected to pacify members of the Congress camp who have become restless following its repeated postponement.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday gave the go-ahead for induction of six new faces and replacement of two ministers in the JD(S)-led coalition government in Karnataka, party sources said.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday gave the go-ahead for induction of six new faces and replacement of two ministers in the JD(S)-led coalition government in Karnataka, party sources said. MTB Nagaraj, Raheem Khan, E Tukaram and P T Parameshwara Naik are among the six leaders whose names are understood to have been finalised after discussions with state leaders in a meeting held here, they added. Congress Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah, Pradesh Congress President Dinesh Gundu Rao, Deputy chief minister G Parameshwara, and Congress general secretary in-charge of Karnataka K C Venugopal were present in the meeting. Besides inducting six new faces, the sources said the Congress chief is understood to have approved dropping two ministers Municipal Administration Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi and Forest Minister R Shankar from the cabinet. Ramesh Jarkiholi, who has been allegedly hobnobbing with BJP leaders, will be replaced by his brother Satish Jarkiholi, whereas Shankar by C S Shivalli from Kuruba community, the sources said. In the meeting, the Congress chief has given a green signal for appointing Congress leaders V Muniappa as political secretary and Ajay Singh as the state representative in the national capital. The sources said the swearing-in ceremony of new members will take place depending on the availability of state Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala. According to the pact reached between the two partners at the time of formation of the coalition government in May, there are at present six vacant ministerial positions left for the Congress and two for the JD(S). The cabinet expansion is expected to pacify members of the Congress camp who have become restless following its repeated postponement.

Rahul Gandhi gives nod for Karnataka cabinet expansion

Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Saturday expanded his six-month-old cabinet, inducting eight members from its coalition partner Congress.

Two ministers -- Ramesh Jarkiholi (Municipal Administration) and R Shankar (Forest and Environment) -- were dropped. The new ministers were administered the oath of office and secrecy at the Glass House at Raj Bhavan by Governor Vajubhai Vala amid tight security.

The new inductees are Satish Jarkiholi, M B Patil, C S Shivalli, M T B Nagaraj, E Tukaram, P T Parameshwar Naik, Rahim Khan and R B Thimmapur, with seven of them hailing from north Karnataka.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi had given the go-ahead for the rejig Friday night after the state party leaders and AICC in-charge of Karnataka K C Venugopal met him and discussed the issue.

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Ramesh Jarkiholi, who has allegedly been hobnobbing with BJP leaders and not attending cabinet and party meetings, has been replaced by his brother Satish Jarkiholi.

Shankar is an Independent lawmaker who faced the axe over his reported reluctance to be an associate member of the Congress.&nbsp;

Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Saturday expanded his six-month-old cabinet, inducting eight members from its coalition partner Congress. Two ministers -- Ramesh Jarkiholi (Municipal Administration) and R Shankar (Forest and Environment) -- were dropped.

Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Saturday expanded his six-month-old cabinet, inducting eight members from its coalition partner Congress. Two ministers -- Ramesh Jarkiholi (Municipal Administration) and R Shankar (Forest and Environment) -- were dropped. The new ministers were administered the oath of office and secrecy at the Glass House at Raj Bhavan by Governor Vajubhai Vala amid tight security. The new inductees are Satish Jarkiholi, M B Patil, C S Shivalli, M T B Nagaraj, E Tukaram, P T Parameshwar Naik, Rahim Khan and R B Thimmapur, with seven of them hailing from north Karnataka. Congress president Rahul Gandhi had given the go-ahead for the rejig Friday night after the state party leaders and AICC in-charge of Karnataka K C Venugopal met him and discussed the issue. Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala administers oath to new State cabinet ministers at Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/zlFhh9cE36 — ANI (@ANI) December 22, 2018 × Ramesh Jarkiholi, who has allegedly been hobnobbing with BJP leaders and not attending cabinet and party meetings, has been replaced by his brother Satish Jarkiholi. Shankar is an Independent lawmaker who faced the axe over his reported reluctance to be an associate member of the Congress.

JD(S)-Congress Karnataka ministry expanded; 8 Congress ministers inducted

The Congress-JD(S) alliance in Karnataka have announced the allocation of portfolios to its cabinet.

The Congress has retained the Home, Irrigation, Agriculture, Industry, Urban Development and the Health Ministry. The JD(S) on the other hand has been given the charge of Finance and Excise, PWD, Education, Transport Tourism.

In all the Congress takes over 22 ministries while the JD(S) gets 12 ministries.

The two parties were reportedly undergoing a tussle in the allocation of the Finance Ministry, which has been finally given to the JD(S).

While addressing the press conference Congress leader KC Venugopal has also clarified that the two parties will fight the Lok Sabha polls together.

He said,&nbsp;"Congress and JDS will fight the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as part of alliance".

Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy has said that the expansion of ministry will take place on June 6.

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The two parties were reportedly undergoing a tussle in the allocation of the Finance Ministry, which has been finally given to the JD(S)

The Congress-JD(S) alliance in Karnataka have announced the allocation of portfolios to its cabinet. The Congress has retained the Home, Irrigation, Agriculture, Industry, Urban Development and the Health Ministry. The JD(S) on the other hand has been given the charge of Finance and Excise, PWD, Education, Transport Tourism. In all the Congress takes over 22 ministries while the JD(S) gets 12 ministries. The two parties were reportedly undergoing a tussle in the allocation of the Finance Ministry, which has been finally given to the JD(S). While addressing the press conference Congress leader KC Venugopal has also clarified that the two parties will fight the Lok Sabha polls together. He said, "Congress and JDS will fight the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as part of alliance". Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy has said that the expansion of ministry will take place on June 6. Congress and JDS will fight the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as part of alliance: KC Venugopal,Congress pic.twitter.com/DKQvzA1jVV — ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2018 × We(Congress-JDS) have come to a conclusion regarding cabinet expansion and portfolio allocation. JDS will be holding the finance portfolio. Everything is settled: KC Venugopal,Congress pic.twitter.com/JI4u6KlLMu — ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2018 ×

Congress-JD(S) to fight 2019 Lok Sabha polls together, announce cabinet portfolios in Karnataka

The Karnataka government on Wednesday decided to defer release of 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu till September 23 as per the Supreme Court&#39;s order.&nbsp; 
 
The state cabinet said the decision would be taken in a special session of the state legislature.&nbsp; 
 
&quot;The Cabinet has decided to defer release of water,&quot; state chief minister Siddaramaiah told reporters in a brief statement. 
 
An emergency cabinet meeting was held in Bengaluru which was preceded by an all-party and council of ministers meetings on Wednesday.&nbsp; 
 
The all-party meeting was boycotted by principal Opposition BJP which criticised the Siddaramaiah government was not keeping the interests of farmers in mind.&nbsp; 
 
Former Prime Minister and JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda, Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and former Chief Minister M Veerappa Moily were present at the meeting.&nbsp; 
 
Siddaramaiah had termed the Supreme Court order as &nbsp;&quot;unimplementable&quot;, complaining that the storage in Karnataka&#39;s reservoirs was inadequate to meet the drinking water needs of its own people. &nbsp; 
 
The chief minister asked the cabinet to convene a special session of the state legislature to discuss the Supreme Court&#39;s direction and the Cabinet decided. 
 
The Cauvery Supervisory Committee had on September 19 asked Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs per day from September 21 to 30. &nbsp; 
 
But the apex court had on Tuesday doubled the quantum to 6,000 cusecs from September 21 to 27 after Tamil Nadu pressed for water to save its samba paddy crop. 
 
Sporadic protests have continued in the river basin districts, especially Mandya, the epicentre of the Cauvery agitation. 
 
The government has made elaborate security arrangements in the city to ensure no untoward incidents happen.&nbsp; 
 
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The cabinet, in an emergency meeting, decided to convene a special session of the state legislature to decide on the SC order

The Karnataka government on Wednesday decided to defer release of 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu till September 23 as per the Supreme Court's order. The state cabinet said the decision would be taken in a special session of the state legislature. "The Cabinet has decided to defer release of water," state chief minister Siddaramaiah told reporters in a brief statement. An emergency cabinet meeting was held in Bengaluru which was preceded by an all-party and council of ministers meetings on Wednesday. The all-party meeting was boycotted by principal Opposition BJP which criticised the Siddaramaiah government was not keeping the interests of farmers in mind. Former Prime Minister and JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda, Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and former Chief Minister M Veerappa Moily were present at the meeting. Siddaramaiah had termed the Supreme Court order as "unimplementable", complaining that the storage in Karnataka's reservoirs was inadequate to meet the drinking water needs of its own people. The chief minister asked the cabinet to convene a special session of the state legislature to discuss the Supreme Court's direction and the Cabinet decided. The Cauvery Supervisory Committee had on September 19 asked Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs per day from September 21 to 30. But the apex court had on Tuesday doubled the quantum to 6,000 cusecs from September 21 to 27 after Tamil Nadu pressed for water to save its samba paddy crop. Sporadic protests have continued in the river basin districts, especially Mandya, the epicentre of the Cauvery agitation. The government has made elaborate security arrangements in the city to ensure no untoward incidents happen. (WION with inputs from agencies)

Karnataka defers release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, decision in special session on Sept 23

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