Lobbying for Deputy Chief Minister posts, ministerial berths gains pace
The Hindu
New Cabinet is likely to have three posts of Deputy Chief Minister
The new Cabinet is likely to have three posts of Deputy Chief Minister (Dy. CM) and it is learnt that the names of Govind Karjol, from among the Dalits, R. Ashok from among Vokkaligas, and B. Sriramulu from the Valmiki community have almost been finalised. However, with at least a week to 10 days before Cabinet expansion, many have taken to lobbying for Dy. CM posts, while also protesting over the names reportedly finalised. With all three of them are considered to be close to Mr. Yediyurappa, the other faction in the party, which played a key role in dislodging him, has reportedly protested demanding representation in the posts, sources said.
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