As the Congress leadership in Karnataka finalizes the new cabinet composition, supporters of senior leaders are protesting and holding special prayers statewide. Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar and caretaker CM Siddaramaiah are in New Delhi for discussions with the Congress high command regarding the cabinet formation. In Bengaluru, members of the Dalit community are urging the appointment of a Dalit leader as Deputy Chief Minister.
Protesters are advocating for senior Dalit leaders like G. Parameshwara, K.H. Muniyappa, and H.C. Mahadevappa to be considered for the Deputy Chief Minister’s role. They are emphasizing the need for adequate representation of Dalit leaders in the new government alongside Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar. Meanwhile, supporters of various leaders are organizing prayers and rituals, endorsing their preferred candidates for key positions in the upcoming cabinet.
In different parts of Karnataka, supporters are offering prayers for leaders like Minister Priyank Kharge and MLA N.A. Harris, seeking Deputy Chief Minister or cabinet berths for them. The demonstrations and prayers reflect the intense lobbying and aspirations within the Congress party for influential roles in the state government. The Congress high command is under pressure to balance these demands and expectations while forming the new cabinet.
