Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expanded his cabinet by inducting nineteen MLAs. This expansion brings the total cabinet strength to thirty-three ministers, leaving one vacancy. The new ministry includes seven SC ministers, a record, and no Brahmin representation for the first time. Several senior leaders were notably excluded from the ministerial positions. A last-minute change saw S S Mallikarjun replace Mankal Vaidya on the list.