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Congress High Command / LeadershipIndiaManaging internal party dynamics during cabinet expansion
The Congress high command, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, held multiple meetings in Delhi and Bangalore to finalize Karnataka's cabinet expansion. They directed CM Shivakumar to resist resignation threats from disgruntled legislators and advised against resignations, while also pushing national political attacks against the BJP.
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Karnataka State Government / CM ShivakumarIndiaExecuting cabinet expansion while managing dissent
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar presided over the swearing-in of 19 new ministers at Lokabhavana in Bengaluru, administering oaths via Governor Thawarchand Gehlot. He called on new ministers to pursue transparent development, while the originally planned 20th seat remained vacant after last-minute exclusions.
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Disgruntled Congress legislators / excluded candidatesIndiaDissatisfied over exclusion from cabinet
Several legislators excluded from the cabinet — notably Gayatri Shantegowda at the last minute — expressed anger through protests, mobile phone switch-offs, and resignation threats. Supporters staged protests in multiple districts, signaling significant internal dissent within the Karnataka Congress.
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Neutral reportingFactual coverage of proceedings
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