Shivakumar allocates portfolios to 13-member Karnataka Cabinet, retains finance and personnel
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has allocated portfolios to his newly sworn-in 13-member Cabinet while retaining finance and personnel departments for himself. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has been assigned the revenue department along with youth empowerment and sports. Some discontent has been reported within the ruling party regarding the distribution of portfolios.
- ▪Shivakumar retains finance and personnel departments in the new Cabinet.
- ▪Deputy CM G Parameshwara is responsible for the revenue department and youth empowerment.
- ▪Portfolio distribution has caused some discontent within the ruling party.
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Shivakumar allocates portfolios to 13-member Karnataka Cabinet, retains finance and personnelDeputy CM G Parameshwara has been entrusted with the revenue department along with youth empowerment and sports, while Priyank Kharge has been allotted home.Published on: Jun 05, 2026 9:03 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday allocated portfolios to the 13-member Cabinet sworn in a day before, retaining the finance and personnel departments with himself and assigning key ministries to his senior colleagues.According to the portfolio allocation notified by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Shivakumar will hold finance, and personnel and administrative reforms, besides all other unallocated portfolios.
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