Bengaluru, July 16 -- Following the formation of the Congress Government 2.0 in Karnataka, the exercise for cabinet expansion has intensified, triggering intense speculation and a high-stakes "cabinet circus" within the party circles. The development has left numerous ministerial aspirants waiting on the edge of their seats.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and KPCC President B.K. Hariprasad have already arrived in Delhi to hold crucial rounds of discussions with the Congress high command regarding the cabinet expansion.

Hot on the heels of the Chief Minister's Delhi visit, a massive flock of ministerial hopefuls has also rushed to the national capital to press their claims. Currently, 24 MLAs and 12 MLCs are stationed in Delhi, while ano...