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.
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