Bengaluru, June 22 (IANS) Amid speculation over an impending expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet, lobbying for ministerial berths intensified on Monday, with a delegation of Muslim religious leaders meeting Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and urging him to induct senior Congress leader and MLC Saleem Ahmed into the Cabinet. The delegation also sought greater representation for the Muslim community, demanding that at least three to five ministerial posts be allotted to Muslim leaders.At present, 13…
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Bagalkot (Karnataka), April 2 (IANS) The bye-election to the Bagalkot Assembly constituency has turned into a high-stakes political contest, with both the ruling Congress and the BJP mounting aggressive campaigns to secure victory.The seat fell vacant following the death of senior Congress MLA, H.Y. Meti, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Congress has fielded his son, Umesh Meti, banking on sympathy and the Chief Minister’s extensive campaigning. Siddaramaiah has already co…