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Congress MLAs from Karnataka meet Surjewala, seek Cabinet berths

Posted on: Apr 17, 2026 06:52 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Congress MLAs from Karnataka meet Surjewala, seek Cabinet berths
AAggroup of united states u.s. Congress legislators from mysore met Randeep Singh Surjewala, the All republic of india Congress Committee general secretary in charge of the State, in New Delhi on Thursday to push for a Cabinet reshuffle and seek inclusion in the ministry.The delegation, comprising more than 20 MLAs, has been in the capital since April 12, lobbying the party leadership to allow chief minister Siddaramaiah to undertake a reshuffle and make room for senior legislators who have yet to be accommodated. Their demand includes replacing those who have already served multiple terms as ministers.Earlier, on April 13, the MLAs met AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and conveyed their concerns, reiterating the need for a reconstitution of the Cabinet.Speaking to reporters, senior MLA and former minister TB Jayachandra said the delegation had placed its key demands before Surjewala and would also seek an appointment with KC Venugopal, the AICC general secretary (organisation), to pursue what he described as a “single-point agenda” of a Cabinet reshuffle.“The Cabinet should be reshuffled. These MLAs are demanding that they be given a chance,” Jayachandra said, adding that there was also a need to address uncertainty surrounding leadership questions in the State.However, the delegation’s efforts to meet senior national leaders have been constrained by their schedules. The MLAs are unlikely to meet Rahul Gandhi, as Parliament is currently in session, with discussions underway on delimitation of constituencies and a proposal for 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State legislatures.Jayachandra acknowledged the difficulty in securing appointments, noting that party leaders were occupied with parliamentary responsibilities. “Senior leaders are busy with work due to the Parliament session. Hence, it is difficult to give us time. If it is not possible now, I am ready to come to Delhi another day,” he said.According to party leaders, some senior leaders have conveyed that a Cabinet reshuffle is the prerogative of the chief minister, suggesting there was no need for MLAs to press the matter in Delhi. There were also indications that the leadership had advised the legislators to return to Bengaluru.

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