The Congress high command is now likely to invite the Karnataka leaders to New Delhi early next week to deliberate not only on the Cabinet expansion but also on the appointment of the Speaker ahead of the monsoon session beginning on August 6
He told reporters that he has no favourites among the aspirants
Mr. Yathindra said the Cabinet expansion had been delayed owing to elections to the Legislative Council and the Rajya Sabha, but expressed hope that the exercise would be taken up soon.
The proposed expansion is expected to address regional imbalances as well as community and factional considerations, making it one of the most delicate political exercises for the ruling Congress