Fresh Cabinet Turbulence For DK Shivakumar: Minister Refuses To Assume Charge, Takes Grievances To Delhi
Fresh Cabinet Turbulence For DK Shivakumar: Minister Refuses To Assume Charge, Takes Grievances To Delhi Published By, Last Updated: June 09, 2026, 10:39 IST Minister
Fresh Cabinet Turbulence For DK Shivakumar: Minister Refuses To Assume Charge, Takes Grievances To Delhi Published By, Last Updated: June 09, 2026, 10:39 IST Minister Krishna Gowda has told party leadership that he does not want partial portfolio and wants the Bengaluru Development Department in the same form as it existed earlier. Karnataka’s Chief Minister DK Shivakumar continues to face turbulence in the Cabinet as Krishna Byre Gowda heads to Delhi with grievances. (Source: PTI) Karnataka’s Cabinet continues to be gripped by discontent among MLAs unhappy with the portfolio allocations, as Chief Minister DK Shivakumar remains engaged in firefighting efforts just days after taking office. The chief minister managed to weather the Ramalinga Reddy storm last week after the senior leader withdrew his resignation over the Bengaluru Development portfolio allocation, but fresh political turbulence now appears to be on the horizon. As the controversy over the Bengaluru Development portfolio continues, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has yet to assume charge of the department allotted to him. Minister Approaches Congress With Complaint According to sources, the dissatisfied minister has approached the Congress high command seeking a full-fledged portfolio.
Sources said Krishna Byre Gowda left for New Delhi late Monday night, accompanied by MLA Rizwan Arshad. He is expected to meet Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge or K.C. Venugopal on Tuesday. Also Read: Meet Krishna Byre Gowda, The Minister DK Shivakumar Has Entrusted With Bengaluru’s Development The minister is learnt to have conveyed to the party leadership that he does not want a partial portfolio and wants the Bengaluru Development Department in the same form as it existed earlier. Alternatively, he is expected to seek the Revenue Department. Krishna Byre Gowda Refuses To Take Charge Krishna Byre Gowda has not taken charge of the Bengaluru Development Department even four days after the portfolio allocation. His dissatisfaction stems from the exclusion of the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) and the Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA) from the department assigned to him. He has questioned whether he should handle Bengaluru affairs with only the five city corporations under his charge and has conveyed his concerns to the party leadership. Before leaving for Delhi, Krishna Byre Gowda met Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at Vidhana Soudha and explained why he had not assumed charge.
Also Read: First Setback For DK Shivakumar As Minister Ramalinga Resigns Days After Oath Over Portfolio Row During the meeting, he is learnt to have sought the inclusion of the BDA, BMRDA and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) under the Bengaluru Development portfolio and requested clarity on the department’s structure. He reportedly informed the Chief Minister that he would assume charge only after the issue is resolved. Row Over Bengaluru Development Portfolio A few days back, senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy had resigned after he was allocated the Major and Medium Irrigation portfolio and not the Bengaluru Development portfolio, which was assigned to Krishna Byre Gowda. Also Read: ‘He Is My Closest Friend, We’ll Sort It Out’: DK Shivakumar On Ramalinga Reddy Resignation Row The Bengaluru Development portfolio is responsible for planning and executing key urban infrastructure projects in the city. Its ambit includes roads, flyovers, tunnels, lakes, stormwater drains, land development and urban expansion. The minister in charge works closely with agencies such as the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) and other civic bodies involved in Bengaluru’s planning and development.
Given Bengaluru’s rapid growth and the economic significance of infrastructure and land-use decisions, the portfolio is considered one of the most influential in the state government. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Prisha Vibhavari Prisha is the Chief Sub-Editor at News18.com, with more than 10 years of experience in national and international news. She specialises in editorial leadership, sharp news judgment, and high-impact st... Read More First Published: June 09, 2026, 10:29 IST News india Fresh Cabinet Turbulence For DK Shivakumar: Minister Refuses To Assume Charge, Takes Grievances To Delhi Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
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