Ahead of the cabinet swearing-in in Karnataka, two senior state leaders held discussions with the national party leadership in Delhi to finalize the initial list of ministers. Ten to twelve individuals are expected to take the oath on June 3, with a larger expansion to follow later. The talks also covered the selection of a new state party president, since the current holder is moving to the chief minister position. Competing factions are pressing for their preferred candidates, leaving the leadership to balance interests from both sides before any announcement.
