Bengaluru, July 15 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday held crucial consultations over a possible cabinet expansion, setting the stage for a high-level discussion with the Congress leadership in New Delhi amid growing pressure from ministerial aspirants and regional groups within the party.
The meeting at Siddaramaiah's Bengaluru residence comes at a time when speculation over a reshuffle has intensified, with several Congress MLAs lobbying for berths and the party leadership looking to strike a balance between regional representation, social equations and performance of existing ministers.
Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah are expected to meet the Congress high command on July 18, where...