
Aug 5, 2026
✦Indian Express
Cabinet berth No. 34, a puzzle for leadership in Karnataka
The cabinet expansion in Karnataka left one seat vacant, creating a puzzle for party leadership. Former CM Siddaramaiah recommended Basavaraj Shivannavar for the spot, but the final choice remains unclear. Shivannavar said, "We have to wait and see what the high command does." Many now watch how this mystery unfolds.