New Delhi: Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Friday said preliminary discussions on the much-awaited Cabinet expansion have begun, with another round of talks expected soon before the list of candidates is finalised. Talking to reporters, the Congress leader from Belagavi pressed for greater representation for his home district, though he acknowledged that the final call rests with the Congress high command.
The developments came a day after Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and his predecessor Siddaramaiah held discussions with the party's top leadership on the Cabinet expansion, which is expected to take place before the next Assembly session.
