# North Karnataka Left Out of Karnataka State Cabinet

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-08-04
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/no-representation-for-five-districts-in-north-karnataka-in-state-cabinet/article71305948.ece
- Language: en
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The Karnataka state cabinet has been expanded, but several districts in north Karnataka have been left without representation. This has led to protests and demonstrations from local leaders and their supporters.

## Key takeaways

- Five districts in north Karnataka have no representation in the state cabinet.
- Protests have erupted in Gadag, Raichur, and Yadgir districts over the lack of representation.
- Senior leaders from these districts have been left out of the cabinet expansion.

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