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.