In Karnataka, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy heading a coalition Government will expand the cabinet today. Governor Vajubhai Vala will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers at a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan. <br />''<br />''Under the power-sharing arrangement, Congress will have 22 ministers and the JDS 12. Kumaraswamy, along with deputy Chief Minister Parameshwara, were sworn-in on the 23rd of last month. Our Correspondent says eight MLAs from JD(S) and 15 from Congress are likely to be sworn in now.<br />''<br />''Raj Bhavan is thronged by supporters of ministers to be sworn in today. Around 400 policemen have been deputed for the security around Raj Bhavan. LED screens are put up for those who can watch the swearing in from outside Raj Bhavan. <br />''<br />''D.K Shivakumar, R V Deshpande, H K Patil, K J George, U T Khadar, Priyank Kharge and Krishna Byre Gowda from Congress are likely to get cabinet berth. From JD(S) H D Revanna, G T Devegowda and Bandappa Kashampur are the probables to be sworn in. <br />''<br />''Ever since the chief minister proved his majority on the floor of the assembly on May 25, both parties were making relentless efforts to work out cabinet shape and size with many dejected aspirants.
News On AIR | June 6, 2018 2:33 PM
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy to expand his Cabinet shortly; more than 20 ministers likely to take oath