Shivakumar expands Cabinet, a look at his 19 new ministers
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar expanded his Cabinet on Monday, inducting 19 new ministers, including first-time ministers like Laxman Savadi and A S Ponnanna as Deputy Speaker. This reshuffle follows extensive deliberations and aims to strengthen the Congress party's governance in the state. Notably, G S Patil has been appointed as the new Speaker of the Assembly, while Saleem Ahmed and Umashree will lead the Legislative Council.