Bengaluru, June 3 -- As Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar prepares to take oath as Chief Minister later in the day, the Congress party high command has finalised the list of ministers, with a total of 14 ministers set to be sworn in along with him, sources said on Wednesday.

According to party sources, the list of ministers has been approved by the leadership ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for 4 pm at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru.

Meanwhile, Congress leader MB Patil confirmed his selection as a minister.

Reacting to his selection, MB Patil said, "I have been informed by the CM-in-waiting, DK Shivakumar. He congratulated me on being selected as a Minister. I also wished him the best and thanked him for considering...