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- Karnataka's Congress leadership, including Chief Minister D.K.
- Shivakumar, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president B.K.
- Hariprasad, has begun consultations with the party high command in New Delhi for the second round of Cabinet expansion, with around 20 legislators expected to be inducted.
- The swearing-in is likely closer to the weekend, though no official date has been announced, and discussions were delayed as Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, protested in Delhi demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation over the NEET paper leak.
- Nearly 40 Karnataka legislators are camping in Delhi lobbying for ministerial berths, and the party is looking to balance seniority, caste and regional interests in the list.
- The government also wants the expansion done quickly so district in-charge Ministers can be appointed to review the drought situation caused by inadequate monsoon.
What to watch next
- Final approval of the ministers' list by Rahul Gandhi and the announcement of the swearing-in date
- Whether two or three women legislators are inducted and a decision on the Assembly Speaker's post
- Appointment of district in-charge Ministers to review the drought situation after the expansion
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The Hindu[1]
Andhra Pradesh Congress condemns lathi-charge on students at Jantar MantarThe Hindu — Karnataka[2]
Countdown begins for Karnataka’s Cabinet expansion
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