An updated reference list of the Karnataka cabinet in 2026 under Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, with each minister and their allocated portfolios, plus answers to common questions about the council of ministers.
Karnataka Cabinet Ministers List 2026: Full List with Portfolios (DK Shivakumar Government)
An updated reference list of the Karnataka cabinet in 2026 under Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, with each minister and their allocated portfolios, plus answers to common questions about the council of ministers.
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The Karnataka cabinet in 2026 is led by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who took charge after Siddaramaiah stepped down. Shivakumar retains Finance and Cabinet Affairs, Deputy CM G Parameshwara holds Revenue, and Priyank Kharge handles Home. The council's sanctioned strength is 34 ministers, with expansion ongoing.
Key Points
- Chief Minister: DK Shivakumar (retains Finance, Cabinet Affairs, Personnel & Administrative Reforms, Intelligence).
- Deputy Chief Minister: G Parameshwara (Revenue, Sports).
- Home portfolio: Priyank Kharge (also IT & BT, e-Governance).
- 13 ministers were allocated portfolios in the first round; sanctioned strength is 34.
- Further cabinet expansion is expected in subsequent phases.
Karnataka Cabinet Ministers and Portfolios (2026)
| Minister | Portfolio(s) |
|---|---|
| DK Shivakumar (Chief Minister) | Finance, Cabinet Affairs, Personnel & Administrative Reforms, Intelligence, unallocated portfolios |
| G Parameshwara (Deputy CM) | Revenue, Sports |
| Priyank Kharge | Home (excluding Intelligence), IT & BT, e-Governance |
| Satish Jarkiholi | Public Works |
| K H Muniyappa | Food & Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs |
| K J George | Energy, Tourism |
| Krishna Byre Gowda | Greater Bengaluru Development |
| U T Khader | Health & Family Welfare |
| Eshwar Khandre | Rural Development & Panchayat Raj |
| Yathindra Siddaramaiah | Urban Development |
| Byrathi Suresh | Transport |
| Sharan Prakash Patil | Education Development |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Chief Minister of Karnataka in 2026?
DK Shivakumar is the Chief Minister of Karnataka in 2026, having taken charge after Siddaramaiah resigned.
How many ministers are there in the Karnataka cabinet?
Thirteen ministers were allocated portfolios in the first round. The council of ministers has a sanctioned strength of 34, including the Chief Minister.
Who is the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka?
G Parameshwara is the Deputy Chief Minister and holds the Revenue and Sports portfolios.
Who holds the Home portfolio in Karnataka?
Priyank Kharge holds the Home portfolio (excluding Intelligence), along with IT & BT and e-Governance.
This is a reference page maintained by the NewsDarpan Data Desk. Portfolio allocations may change as the cabinet is expanded.