Bengaluru, July 22 -- The pending expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet remains in limbo, with the final decision resting entirely with the Congress high command, Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi said on Wednesday amid mounting speculation over an imminent induction of new ministers.
"The high command will decide. We are waiting for its decision," Jarkiholi told reporters, making it clear that the fate of the Cabinet expansion lies with the party's central leadership.
His remarks come against the backdrop of hectic political activity, with former CM Siddaramaiah and Chief Minister DK Shivakumar consulting the Congress leadership in New Delhi on the proposed expansion. Several Congress MLAs have stepped up lobbying for ministerial berth...