"Karnataka's New Cabinet To Have 29 Ministers But No Deputy CM": Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai

Karnataka Cabinet Reshuffle: Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, he said "A total of 29 Ministers will take oath, and in the previous cabinet led by BS Yediyurappa there were three Deputy CMs, but this time there will be none as per the high command's directions."

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said 29 Ministers will be inducted into his new cabinet this afternoon, and there will be no Deputy Chief Ministers this time. He also said former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's younger son and state BJP Vice President BY Vijayendra is not among the Ministers who will be sworn-in today. "I have held detailed discussions with high command in Delhi regarding the cabinet expansion, after the final round of discussion last night, this morning the list was finalised. I have already sent the list to the Governor..," Mr Bommai said. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, he said "A total of 29 Ministers will take oath, and in the previous cabinet led by BS Yediyurappa there were three Deputy CMs, but this time there will be none as per the high command's directions."