CM raises presence of Muslims, Dalits in govt
BENGALURU: Chief minister DK Shivakumar has expanded his Cabinet without altering the Congress’ core social coalition, retaining the party’s traditional support among Lingayats and Vokkaligas while increasing representation for Scheduled Castes and Muslims
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has increased the number of ministers from Scheduled Castes and Muslims in Karnataka's Cabinet, reflecting his commitment to social inclusion. In the 33-member ministry, Lingayats remain the dominant community, with seven ministers comprising 21.2% of the Cabinet. Vokkaligas, Shivakumar's community, continue to hold five ministerial positions, or 15.2% of the total.
The increase in Scheduled Caste representation has brought them on par with Lingayats as the largest social bloc in the government. Muslim representation has also risen, from two ministers to three, increasing their share from 5.9% to 9.1%.
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