Portfolio allocation done, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar huddles with Ministers to strategise on countering opposition
The new Ministers are likely to be under prepared due to lack of time to prepare, and the CM has advised his Cabinet colleagues to work as a team to counter the opposition, said a source
As the Monsoon Session of the legislature looms, Karnataka's Congress Ministers convened to devise strategies to counter the Opposition's anticipated onslaught. This marks D.K. Shivakumar's first Monsoon Session as Chief Minister, and also his first as a Chief Minister alongside eight Ministers who are first-timers, potentially facing pressure due to delayed portfolio allocations.
On Wednesday, Ministers were instructed to be prepared to respond to Opposition criticisms. The senior Minister explained that the team was to work in unison to counter the Opposition, and that the new Ministers may be underprepared due to insufficient time. The BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) have threatened to intensify their attacks, particularly over the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra and the term of former Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, both of which the BJP has objected to.
Additionally, the discussion will focus on land acquisition for the Bidadi Township Project, the government's response to drought, and water-sharing agreements with Tamil Nadu concerning the Cauvery River. The Chief Minister's Office will coordinate these responses. Cabinet portfolio allocation discussions are underway, with most Ministers reportedly content with their assignments, and women representation is anticipated shortly.
Officials stated that a schedule for Ministers' attendance in both Houses is expected to be established, and adherence to this schedule is mandatory.
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