# Karnataka political and administrative developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/karnataka-political-and-administrative-developments > Updated: 2026-10-22T02:49:18.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2. Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has been engaged in multiple administrative and political efforts. Initially, the Chief Minister announced plans to lead an all-party delegation to the Union Government to address unresolved issues facing sugarcane farmers, emphasizing that the matter should not be politicized. Following this, a separate incident occurred at the Mysuru Palace during the Nandidhwaja Puja on October 21, where police officials allegedly prevented several state ministers from entering the premises. The ministers reportedly denied entry included Shivaraj Tangadagi, P.M. Narendra Swamy, K.S. Basavanthappa, and H.C. Balakrishna. While video footage showed officers blocking some ministers, Shivakumar stated he personally intervened to facilitate their entry. The Chief Minister characterized the conduct of the officials as “extremely serious,” “arrogant,” and “condemnable,” subsequently ordering an inquiry led by Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh to identify those responsible. While the Deputy Chief Minister suggested the police were merely enforcing security protocols and cautioned against attributing a caste angle to the event, opposition leaders from the BJP accused the government of hypocrisy, alleging the restrictions specifically targeted Dalit ministers and calling the government’s social justice claims “hollow.” ## Claims - Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar ordered an inquiry into the police officials' conduct. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The ministers denied entry included Shivaraj Tangadagi, P.M. Narendra Swamy, H.C. Balakrishna, and K.S. Basavantappa. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh was directed to conduct the investigation and submit a report. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Police officials allegedly denied entry to ministers during the Nandidhwaja Puja in Mysuru on October 21. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The BJP alleged the incident was a targeted action against Dalit ministers. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Sanjib Raha, treasurer of the Chorbagan Sarbojanin organizing committee, has been arrested. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Raha is accused of making a misleading announcement that a pandal was collapsing. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Raha used eight different suspicious SIM cards to contact people while evading police. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The incident occurred during the Nandi Dhwaja puja at the Mysuru Palace premises on October 21. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar personally intervened to allow the ministers to enter the venue. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar has been granted prosecution sanction in a KPSC recruitment scam case. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara stated the police were enforcing security and protocol. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Karnataka CM orders probe into police blocking Dalit ministers at Mysuru Dasara Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar has ordered an investigation after police allegedly blocked three Dalit ministers from attending a ritual during the Mysuru Dasara celebrations. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karnataka-cm-orders-probe-after-police-deny-ministers-entry-to-mysuru-puja ### 2026-10-19: Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar to lead delegation to Centre on farmers' issues Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar plans to lead an all-party delegation to the Centre regarding farmers' issues, amid allegations from BJP leaders of internal rebellion within the Congress party. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karnataka-cm-dk-shivakumar-to-lead-delegation-on-farmers-issues --- Cite as: Karnataka political and administrative developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/karnataka-political-and-administrative-developments