The Karnataka government on Thursday issued the official notification allocating portfolios to members of the newly formed Cabinet headed by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. The news comes a day after Shivakumar was sworn in as Chief Minister following the resignation of Siddaramaiah on May 28. The oath was formalised through a pre-agreed power-sharing arrangement within the Congress, putting an end to months of speculation over the state’s leadership transition.
The notification claimed that Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister Shivakumar will retain the Finance, Cabinet Affairs, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), and Intelligence portfolios, along with all unallocated departments.
Congress leader Priyank Kharge, son of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, was given the responsibilities of the Home Department, along with Information Technology & Biotechnology and E-Governance.
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KH Muniyappa, MB Patil, Sathish Jarkiholi, and Sharan Prakash Patil have kept their respective portfolios of Food & Civil Supplies, Industries, Public Works, and Medical Education.
13 legislators has taken oath as ministers in the Shivakumar-led Cabinet on Wednesday. The Cabinet is likely to be expanded in the coming weeks, with the sanctioned strength of the Karnataka Council of Ministers set at 34, including the Chief Minister.
Ministry Allocation
DK Shivakumar: Finance, Cabinet Affairs, Department of Personnel And Administrative Affairs, Intelligence, and all unallocated portfolios
K H Muniyappa: Food & Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs
Priyank Kharge: Home (excluding intelligence), IT & BT, e-governance
K J George: Energy, Tourism
D Parameshwara: Revenue, Sports
M B Patil: Large & Medium Industries, Infrastructure Development
Krishna Byregowda: Greater Bengaluru Development, including Greater Bengaluru Authority, Bengaluru North City Corporation, Bengaluru South City Corporation, Bengaluru East City Corporation, Bengaluru West City Corporation, Bengaluru Central City Corporation, BWSSB, BMRCL
Sathish Jarakiholi: Public Works
U T Khader: Health and Family Welfare
Eshwar Khandre: Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
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Yathindra Siddaramaiah is responsible for Urban Development, which includes the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board, KUIDFC, all Urban Development Authorities, and Local Planning Authorities, but excludes the BDA, BMRDA, GBA, and the Commissionerate of Town & Country Planning.
Byrathi Suresh: Transport
Sharan Prakash Patil: Medical Education & Skill Development