Karnataka’s cabinet expansion faces controversy and disruption as changes to the list occur close to swearing-in, prompting dissent within the ruling coalition. According to reports, Mankal Vaidya is dropped after an earlier list was released, and Gayathri Shanthegowda—described as the coalition’s sole woman among those named—does not get sworn in as planned. The delay and revised decisions trigger protests, with disappointed party leaders questioning the cabinet selections and the process behind the late changes. Coverage also points to confusion around who is ultimately included in the ministry and when individuals are scheduled to take the oath of office. While the expansion proceeds amid adjustments, the events underscore internal dissatisfaction over allocations and last-minute modifications. Details of the final roster and the reasons for specific substitutions are not consistently described across reporting, but the immediate impact is clear: uncertainty in the lead-up to swearing-in and public demonstrations by party workers and leaders.