Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar expands cabinet; 20 ministers inducted

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expanded the cabinet, inducting 20 legislators on Monday.
The expansion brings the cabinet to full strength after months of internal consultations to balance regional, caste, and political representation.
GS Patil was appointed Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, with AS Ponnanna as Deputy Speaker.
Salem Ahmed was named Chairperson of the Legislative Council, and Umashree as Deputy Chairperson.
The new ministers include P M Narendraswamy, Shivaraj Tangadagi, and others, with the oath ceremony expected Monday evening.
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