Congress Leadership Issues Warning Against Cabinet Lobbying

The directive follows mounting friction within party ranks as factions in districts like Ballari and Shivamogga staged protests to secure positions for local representatives. Senior party figures have cautioned that these public displays of entitlement threaten to undermine the party's image and create internal fractures. Decisions regarding the expansion and potential reshuffling of the cabinet rest exclusively with DK Shivakumar and top party executives.

Since the ministry’s formation on June 3, the administration has navigated a delicate balancing act between competing interests. While legislators including Saleem Ahmed and Abbayya Prasad remain hopeful for inclusion during the expected July expansion, the All India Congress Committee has clarified that appointments will prioritize legislative performance and geographic representation. The message to the rank and file is clear: patience is required, and lobbying efforts will not influence the final selection process.