Why Shivakumar is set to tweak Cabinet amid simmering discontent, absence of woman face

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is expected to modify the Cabinet in New Delhi due to discontent among senior MLAs and the absence of a woman minister. The Congress party leader will discuss these issues with the party's central leadership in the coming days. The current Cabinet, which was announced on August 3, includes a woman minister, Gayathri Shantigowda, but she did not take oath due to controversy surrounding her candidature.

Shivakumar is likely to induct a new woman minister and make a few ministerial changes to address the discontent and ensure representation for various communities. The caste balance in the current Cabinet reflects the population share of castes, with a slight reduction in Lingayat presence and increased representation of SC and Muslim groups.