Swearing-in ceremony likely to be held on MondayIn a sudden political development, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has decided to expand his Council of Ministry by inducting two-time MLA M. Krishnappa. Ruling party councillors of Vijayanagar and Govindrajnagar wards and members of congress block committee threatened to resign if the Chief Minister did not give ministerial berth to Mr. Krishnappa. Mr. Krishnappa will be replacing M H Ambarish, who was dropped during the last Cabinet reshuffle. Sources said Mr. Krishnappa is likely to get the Housing portfolio, which is presently with the Chief Minister. With the induction of Mr. Krishnappa, there would be just one vacancy.

Source: The Hindu September 04, 2016 12:11 UTC