As Karnataka prepares for a new cabinet under Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is optimistic about securing a ministerial role. He stated that Rahul Gandhi assured him of a cabinet position during a recent visit to the Congress high command. Yathindra expressed his willingness to accept any portfolio offered. Meanwhile, Shivakumar has traveled to New Delhi to meet with Congress leaders to finalize the cabinet's structure. Discussions are also taking place about the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers, with emphasis on including representatives from Other Backward Classes (OBC). Rajya Sabha MP Naseer Hussain highlighted the importance of ensuring a balanced representation of caste, community, and regional interests in the new cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony for Shivakumar and the new Council of Ministers is scheduled for 4 PM on June 3 at Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru.