Is Yediyurappa Planning to Expand his Cabinet?

Dy-CM Laxman Savadi said BS Yediyurappa may expand his cabinet after the results of Karnataka bypolls are declared on Dec 9th.
He said, "The cabinet expansion will be done after securing approval from the party’s national leadership.”
At present Yediyurappa cabinet has 18 members which can be extended to 34 including the CM post.

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This means right now 16 positions are free if BJP wins these bypolls.
Let us tell you these polls are crucial for BJP as the party needs to win at least six seats to remain at the helm in Karnataka.