No Word Yet on Karnataka Cabinet Shake-Up, Says Muniyappa

Speculation about a cabinet overhaul in Karnataka continues to swirl, but the state’s senior Congress ministers are refusing to comment beyond stating that the final call rests with the party high command. The absence of any official confirmation has left political analysts and local media searching for clues. Speaking after a memorial event for former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Minister KH Muniyappa told reporters he was “waiting like everyone else” for directions from the leadership. He underlined that Congress workers are expected to follow high-command decisions without question, describing the party as a disciplined organisation. Muniyappa also pushed back against reports claiming that last week’s Delhi discussions involved cabinet expansion, insisting those talks were limited to Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council seats. Leader VS Ugrappa echoed the same line, calling Thursday’s breakfast meeting with the Chief Minister a standard consultation rather than a signal of imminent change. He advised supporters and the media alike to refrain from jumping to conclusions until an official announcement is made. The cautious stance comes at a time when the ruling Congress is keen to showcase administrative stability ahead of upcoming civic body elections. By keeping internal deliberations private, party veterans hope to prevent any perception of discord that could be exploited by the opposition.