Karnataka Cabinet: Rahul Gandhi talks to DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah to finalise list after Mallikarjun Kharge’s return to Delhi

aRahul Gandhi discussed Karnataka's cabinet expansion with party leaders. Discussions were incomplete as key leaders were unavailable for meetings. Siddaramaiah is reportedly pushing for Hariprasad's inclusion in the cabinet. Around fifty aspirants are vying for twenty open ministerial positions. New ministers are expected to be sworn in within five to six days.