No woman in cabinet after Gayathri’s name dropped from final expansion list
Karnataka’s expanded Congress Cabinet took shape on Monday without a woman minister after Gayathri Shanthegowda, the only woman included in the list approved by the party leadership, was left out before the swearing-in ceremony
Karnataka's Congress Cabinet, recently expanded, now lacks a female minister following the exclusion of Gayathri Shanthegowda from the final list, according to wire reports. The decision to omit Gayathri, a Kuruba leader, came after former chief minister Siddaramaiah expressed concerns about not being consulted regarding her appointment.
The cabinet, which consists of 33 members, is dominated by the Lingayat community, accounting for 21.2% of the positions, while Scheduled Castes have gained an additional seat, increasing their share to 21.2%. BJP state president BY Vijayendra criticized the Congress for their lack of women's representation in the cabinet, stating that their opposition to the central government's women's bill is evident in their current selection.
Senior Congress leader Margaret Alva also expressed disappointment over the lack of women ministers in the new government. The expanded cabinet includes many experienced legislators and first-time ministers, with several political families represented, such as the Siddaramaiah, Bangarappa, and Singh families. The cabinet's formation left several Congress leaders dissatisfied, leading to resignations from Yashavantarayagouda V. Patil and Belur Gopalakrishna.
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