The Karnataka BJP Chief B S Yeddyurappa Saturday predicted that Congress-JD(S) government's exercise to quell the growing dissent within the coalition through a cabinet reshuffle on June 12 would only flame rebellion.
"There is information that one or two independent MLAs will be made ministers in the government. If they are made ministers, it will only add fuel to the fire. Those MLAs aspiring for ministerial berths will turn against the government," Mr Yeddyurappa told reporters in Koppal, commenting on the proposed cabinet expansion.
Earlier in the day, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy announced that the cabinet expansion would take place on June 12.