Bengaluru, Aug. 3 -- The newly inducted MLAs in the Karnataka cabinet on Monday met former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.

Speaking to ANI, senior Congress leader Basavaraj Rayareddi confirmed that he had received official communication regarding his induction into the state Cabinet.

"Today I received official communication. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar personally spoke to me, informing me that I have been included in his Cabinet, and invited me to take the oath. I am very thankful to the Chief Minister. Secondly, I am grateful to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, all the high command members, and especially our former Chief Minister and leader Siddaramaiah," Rayareddi said.

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