# Karnataka Cabinet expansion likely on August 3 after Delhi talks 2026-08-08T00:46:26+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Karnataka's Cabinet expansion, delayed for over 50 days, is expected on August 3, The Hindu reports. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held multiple rounds of talks in New Delhi with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and other leaders. The party high command is finalising a list of around 18 new ministers, balancing region, caste, community, and gender. The inclusion of Muslim and women legislators has been a key point of discussion, with names such as Rizwan Arshad, Kaneez Fatima, and Tanveer Sait reportedly debated. Chief Minister Shivakumar is said to favour Laxmi Hebbalkar's induction. The Deccan Herald notes Shivakumar may visit Delhi again, though his office has not confirmed. The BJP has criticised the delay, accusing the government of neglecting administration. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com - thehindu.com Tags: Cabinet reshuffle, caste balance, Congress, Karnataka Cabinet, Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-cabinet-expansion-congress-faces-heat-over-line-up/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-cabinet-expansion-congress-faces-heat-over-line-up/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.