Politics

Senior Congress leader and Davanagere North MLA S.S. Mallikarjun was inducted into Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s Cabinet following a last-minute change in the ministerial list. His inclusion strengthened Davanagere’s political representation in the Karnataka government. Date: August 3, 2026.

Senior Congress leader and Davanagere North MLA S.S. Mallikarjun was inducted into Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s Cabinet following a last-minute change in the ministerial list. His inclusion strengthened Davanagere’s political representation in the Karnataka government. Date: August 3, 2026.

Congress MLA K.S. Basavanthappa from Mayakonda constituency was inducted into the Karnataka Cabinet. His elevation has increased Davanagere district’s representation in the state government and raised expectations for development projects in the constituency. Date: August 3, 2026.

Congress MLA B. Devarajappa expressed strong dissatisfaction after Jagaluru was left out of the drought-hit taluks list. He accused district leaders of neglecting the constituency and said he was ready to resign if Jagaluru did not receive fair treatment and development support. Date: August 30, 2026.