Shivakumar has urged disgruntled Congress leaders to maintain patience following the recent cabinet expansion. In response to the growing discontent, Shivakumar acknowledged that several capable and senior legislators were left out of the cabinet and urged them not to lose hope. There are many capable and senior leaders. Both Priya Krishna and her father, senior Congress MLA M. Krishnappa, were in the race for ministerial positions, but neither secured a place in the cabinet expansion. Similarly, Congress legislators from Gadag and Vijayanagar districts have voiced their grievances, claiming their district has been ignored despite repeated demands for representation.