Synopsis: Karnataka’s anticipated cabinet reshuffle is delayed beyond November after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge directed CM Siddaramaiah to consult state senior leaders, including DyCM DK Shivakumar. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi has approved the rejig. With legislative sessions approaching and aspirants openly lobbying, final decisions await further talks, balancing factional and regional demands in the Karnataka Congress government.

The much-talked about cabinet reshuffle in Karnataka is unlikely to happen in November, as Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to hold further discussions in the presence of senior leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretaries Randeep Singh Surjewal

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