Karnataka Cabinet Ministers List 2026: Full List of Congress Ministers In DK Shivakumar's Govt

DK Shivakumar Cabinet Ministers List: The Congress high command has almost finalised the new Karnataka cabinet under Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for June 3. After weeks of intense negotiations, power-sharing discussions and lobbying by MLAs, the party leadership is now close to finalising the first batch of ministers who will take oath alongside Shivakumar.

Sources say the Congress is attempting to balance regional representation, caste equations, seniority and factional interests while accommodating leaders from both the DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah camps. While the official announcement is awaited, the following leaders are among the strongest contenders for a berth in the new cabinet.

Karnataka Cabinet Ministers List 2026: Likely Ministers In DK Shivakumar Government

• U.T. Khader
• Satish Jarkiholi
• Dr. G. Parameshwara
• Priyank Kharge
• Ramalinga Reddy
• M.B. Patil
• Eshwar Khandre
• K.J. George
• Krishna Byregowda
• Byrathi Suresh
• Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah
• U.T. Khader Among Top Contenders

Current Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader is considered one of the strongest contenders for a cabinet berth. The Congress leadership sees him as an important minority face from Coastal Karnataka and a leader capable of strengthening the party's presence in the region.

Satish Jarkiholi, Parameshwara Likely To Get Key Roles

Belagavi leader Satish Jarkiholi is almost certain to be included in the ministry. As one of the party's most influential Scheduled Tribe leaders, he is expected to handle a significant portfolio.

Senior Dalit leader Dr. G. Parameshwara is also likely to continue in the government. Though he currently heads the Home Department, his portfolio could change following the reshuffle.

Priyank Kharge, Ramalinga Reddy In Race For Major Portfolios

Priyank Kharge, a prominent Dalit leader from Kalyana Karnataka and son of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, is expected to retain ministerial status. Having previously handled IT-BT and Rural Development, he remains one of the party's most visible young faces.

Ramalinga Reddy is another senior leader tipped for inclusion. Political circles suggest he could even emerge as a frontrunner for the Home portfolio under the new government.

Lingayat Representation Key To Cabinet Formation

The Congress leadership is expected to give significant representation to the Lingayat community through leaders such as M.B. Patil and Eshwar Khandre. Both leaders enjoy strong support in North Karnataka and are considered vital to the party's social coalition.

Siddaramaiah Camp Likely To Get Representation

Sources indicate that the high command wants to ensure adequate representation for Siddaramaiah loyalists in the new cabinet. This could benefit either Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah or Byrathi Suresh, both of whom are said to be in contention for a ministerial berth.

The final Karnataka cabinet ministers list and portfolio allocations is expected to be announced ahead of the swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan on June 3. While changes cannot be ruled out until the last minute, the names emerging from Delhi suggest that the DK Shivakumar cabinet will feature a mix of experienced administrators, regional heavyweights and younger leaders as the Congress begins a new chapter in Karnataka politics.