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DK Shivakumar Consults Congress Leadership on Inducting Woman Minister
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 09:47 PM
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Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar has approached the party’s central leadership to discuss adding a woman minister to the state cabinet.
Karnataka Congress leader and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has approached the party’s central leadership to discuss the induction of a woman minister into the state cabinet.
The proposal follows increasing calls for greater representation of women in Karnataka’s government. Shivakumar said that adding a woman minister would strengthen the party’s image and address gender parity concerns.
The central leadership is expected to review the suggestion and may consult with the state unit before making a decision. No official statement has been released yet.
The proposal follows increasing calls for greater representation of women in Karnataka’s government. Shivakumar said that adding a woman minister would strengthen the party’s image and address gender parity concerns.
The central leadership is expected to review the suggestion and may consult with the state unit before making a decision. No official statement has been released yet.