Ahead of a possible cabinet reshuffle, community representatives are backing their leaders for top posts

As a new state cabinet is expected to be formed following the resignation of outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, members of various communities and organizations have started vying for greater representation of their communities in the new government and Congress organization.

Addressing presspersons in the city on Saturday, Karnataka Rajya Madiga Samaj leader Dashrat Kalgurti urged the Congress leadership to appoint food and civil supplies minister KH Muniyappa as deputy chief minister in case of a cabinet reshuffle. He also requested that Excise Minister RB Timmapur be given the home portfolio, citing the need for adequate representation of leaders from Scheduled Castes and other backward sections in key decision-making positions.

Akhila Bharat Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha members Bheemashankar Metekar and Jyoti Margol have appealed to the Congress high command to elevate Forest, Environment and Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre either as Deputy Chief Minister or as President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC).

They said Mr Khandre’s long political career, administrative experience and organizational skills made him a suitable candidate for a larger role in the government and the party. They also claimed that his elevation will strengthen the party in the Kalyana region of Karnataka.

Meanwhile, KPCC OBC state secretary Laxman Pujari has demanded a ministerial berth for Kalaburagi South MLA Allamprabhu Patil. He said Mr. Patil has emerged as a prominent leader in the region and deserves representation in the cabinet.

Published – 30 May 2026 23:17 IST