Karnataka expands cabinet, appointing twenty new ministers and new assembly leaders
The Karnataka government will swell its cabinet with twenty additional ministers, with the oath ceremony slated for Monday afternoon, while G S Patil and A S Ponnanna have been named speaker and deputy speaker of the state assembly.
Following the governor's approval, a swearing-in is expected at 4 p.m. on Monday to induct twenty newcomers into the state cabinet. The list includes figures such as P M Narendraswamy, Shivaraj Tangadagi and Santosh Lad among others. In parallel, G S Patil has been selected as the speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, and A S Ponnanna will serve as deputy speaker. The expansion marks a significant reshuffle within the state's executive branch.
Why it matters
The cabinet expansion reshapes Karnataka's political landscape and influences policy direction across the state.
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