# Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Triggers Dissent, With No Women Inducted 2026-08-06T13:49:56+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has inducted 19 ministers, but the new Cabinet has no women. Gayathri Shanthegowda, a Legislative Council member, was reportedly considered but excluded. The ministry includes members from Lingayat, Scheduled Caste, Vokkaliga, Scheduled Tribe, Muslim and Kuruba communities. Shivakumar said every district could not be represented and suggested some leaders could head boards and corporations. The Federal reports that the expansion has triggered protests and discontent among young legislators, senior leaders and community groups. Congress deputed Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala to Bengaluru for talks with disgruntled leaders. One MLA withdrew his resignation after assurances. The report also describes tensions over caste and regional representation, including complaints from AHINDA leaders and a Brahmin community demonstration. ## Coverage - newindianexpress.com - thefederal.com Tags: Assembly elections, Congress, Karnataka Cabinet, state politics, women representation Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-cabinet-inducts-19-ministers-with-no-women/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-cabinet-inducts-19-ministers-with-no-women/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.