In a significant development, the Congress party in Karnataka has released a list of 24 legislators who will be sworn in as ministers today. This comes a week after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar took their oaths.
The state government can have a total of 34 ministers. The list includes prominent names such as H K Patil, Krishna Byregowda, N Cheluvarayaswamy, K Venkatesh, H C Mahadevappa, Eshwar Khandre, and Dinesh Gundu Rao.
The cabinet comprises representatives from various castes and regions, ensuring a balance of power and inclusivity. The portfolios are yet to be announced and will be revealed later today.