DK Shivakumar cabinet explained: 7 debutants, caste balance, but why no women?

Karnataka’s ruling Congress greenlit 19 ministers on August 3 to join chief minister D.K. Shivakumar’s cabinet, completing a mid-term overhaul. The new team includes seven debutants and many experienced leaders. However, the cabinet currently has no women after one position was kept on hold, leaving many senior party members disappointed.