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Karnataka Cabinet Shuffle: CM D.K. Shivakumar Retains Law, Krishna Byre Gowda Assigned Parliamentary Affairs
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 09:38 AM
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Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has kept the law portfolio while appointing Krishna Byre Gowda as minister for parliamentary affairs in a recent Karnataka cabinet reshuffle.
The Karnataka government announced a cabinet reshuffle in which Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar retained the law portfolio for himself. In the same re‑allocation, senior minister Krishna Byre Gowda was given charge of parliamentary affairs, expanding his responsibilities within the state cabinet.
The reshuffle, described by officials as a move to streamline governance, does not involve any change in the chief minister's core team but reflects a re‑balancing of key departments. By retaining law, Shivakumar signals continued focus on legal reforms and judicial matters.
Krishna Byre Gowda, a veteran legislator, will now coordinate the state's interaction with the legislature, overseeing bills, debates and liaison with members of the Karnataka Assembly. The changes are expected to take effect immediately, with ministries issuing updated orders to reflect the new assignments.
The reshuffle, described by officials as a move to streamline governance, does not involve any change in the chief minister's core team but reflects a re‑balancing of key departments. By retaining law, Shivakumar signals continued focus on legal reforms and judicial matters.
Krishna Byre Gowda, a veteran legislator, will now coordinate the state's interaction with the legislature, overseeing bills, debates and liaison with members of the Karnataka Assembly. The changes are expected to take effect immediately, with ministries issuing updated orders to reflect the new assignments.