India, July 19 -- Congress leadership weighs representation, youth, caste equations before Karnataka Cabinet expansion decision.

Political circles in Bengaluru and New Delhi are abuzz as Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar navigates a high-stakes legislative puzzle amid efforts to finalise the long-delayed expansion of his Cabinet.

Following weeks of intense lobbying, discussions on the Karnataka Cabinet expansion have shifted to the national capital over the past few days. The Congress high command is reportedly working on a major restructuring exercise aimed at inducting younger leaders into the government while balancing representation across regions and communities.

The Congress government in Karnataka is currently functioning...