Karnataka Cabinet Reshuffle Gains Momentum After Delhi Meeting
Amid intense speculation about an impending reorganization of the Karnataka Cabinet, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a crucial meeting with the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in New Delhi. The high-level discussion, which lasted for about thirty minutes, took place on Saturday, November 16, 2025.
Key Discussion at 10 Janpath
The Chief Minister was not alone for this significant political huddle. He was accompanied by Energy Minister KJ George. Their meeting with Rahul Gandhi was hosted at the residence of former AICC chief Sonia Gandhi, adding to the significance of the event. While the details were initially private, sources close to the development confirmed the meeting's occurrence and its primary agenda.
The context for this meeting was set earlier in the week when CM Siddaramaiah himself hinted that changes in his ministerial team were being considered. This need arose after two positions in the state cabinet fell vacant. The resignations of ministers KN Rajanna and B Nagendra had created the openings, making a reshuffle almost inevitable.
Green Signal from High Command
The meeting proved to be decisive. A source with direct knowledge of the proceedings revealed that Rahul Gandhi has given his formal approval for the reshuffle in the Karnataka Cabinet. This approval from the party's central leadership clears the main political hurdle for Siddaramaiah.
"It is now up to the CM to decide how he goes about it," the source stated, indicating that the timing and the final composition of the new cabinet are now the Chief Minister's prerogative. This places the ball firmly in Siddaramaiah's court to navigate the complex balancing act of regional and factional representation within the party.
Shivakumar's Parallel Delhi Visit
Adding another layer to the day's political developments, KPCC president DK Shivakumar also arrived in the national capital on the same Saturday. He was expected to meet with Rahul Gandhi and other senior Congress leaders. His simultaneous visit fueled further buzz, not just about the cabinet reshuffle, but also regarding broader discussions on the party's leadership and strategy in Karnataka.
The convergence of the state's top two Congress leaders in Delhi underscores the importance the party high command places on stabilizing and optimizing its government in its southern stronghold.
