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Karnataka Cabinet Inducts 19 Ministers With No Women
Karnataka Cabinet Inducts 19 Ministers With No Women
The Story in Brief
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar inducted 19 ministers, but no women were included in the Cabinet. Gayathri Shanthegowda, a Legislative Council member, was reportedly considered but left out. The ministers represent several communities, including Lingayats, Scheduled Castes, Vokkaligas, Scheduled Tribes, Muslims and Kurubas. Shivakumar said every district could not be represented and suggested that some hopefuls might lead boards and corporations.
Congress gave tickets to 11 women in the 2023 Assembly election, with four winning. The BJP fielded 12 women and three won. The Cabinet also includes sons of three former chief ministers, along with returning ministers B Nagendra and Zameer Ahmed Khan. Two MLAs have resigned, while others have reportedly expressed unhappiness.
The Indian Opinion
The absence of women raises a fair question about representation in decision-making. However, the available information does not explain why specific leaders were excluded or whether internal political factors shaped the list. Claims about dynasty or preferred portfolios should be assessed cautiously. Appointments to boards and corporations could widen representation, but they would not provide the same authority or visibility as Cabinet positions.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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