After the anxiety over the ministerial berths to MLAs from Mysuru ended with the induction of H.C. Mahadevappa and K. Venkatesh, speculation is rife in political circles over who will be vested with the responsibility of Minister in charge of Mysuru district.
Dr. Mahadevappa, who represents T. Narsipur (reserved) Assembly constituency in Mysuru, and Mr. Venkatesh, who has been elected to the Assembly from Periyapatna constituency in the district, are both considered close aides of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.