India, Aug. 1 -- The Congress high command is expected to settle the long delayed expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet by Sunday night, clearing the way for a swearing in ceremony likely to be held on Monday, state Congress leaders said after a series of discussions in New Delhi.

The final list of ministers is expected to reflect the party's calculations on caste, religion, regional representation and the balance between younger leaders, major communities and groups that remain underrepresented. Congress leaders also discussed whether to leave three or four ministerial positions vacant until the completion of Gram Panchayat and other local body elections.

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president BK Hariprasad said the consultations ...