Karnataka Congress Faces Turmoil Over Cabinet Expansion, Siddaramaiah Skips Swearing-In
Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was notably absent from the swearing-in ceremony held following the Cabinet expansion, adding to speculation about growing differences within the Congress.
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Congress appears to be facing fresh internal tensions following the recent Cabinet expansion, with discontent among party MLAs reportedly creating unease within the ruling party.
Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was notably absent from the swearing-in ceremony held following the Cabinet expansion, adding to speculation about growing differences within the Congress.
The political situation intensified after Congress MLA Yashwantrao Gowda reportedly resigned on Monday after failing to secure a ministerial berth. His resignation has triggered further discussions within political circles, with reports suggesting that around 10 more MLAs could resign in the coming days.
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The developments have fueled speculation over factional differences within the Karnataka Congress. There are allegations that the MLAs expressing dissatisfaction largely belong to the Siddaramaiah faction and that they were deliberately denied ministerial positions as part of an attempt to weaken or target his camp.
The reported discontent comes at a sensitive time for the Congress government, as the leadership seeks to maintain unity following the Cabinet reshuffle and expansion.
Party leaders are expected to hold discussions with disgruntled legislators to prevent further resignations and contain the internal dissent. Any additional resignations could potentially intensify pressure on the state government and lead to renewed debate over leadership and power-sharing within the Karnataka Congress.
Meanwhile, the absence of Siddaramaiah from the swearing-in ceremony and the reported dissatisfaction among several MLAs have become major talking points in Karnataka’s political circles.
