With former Minister and MLA M. Krishnappa and his son, MLA Priya Krishna, declaring that their claim to a ministerial berth was “non-negotiable”, and reports of women legislators being left out of the proposed Cabinet expansion drawing widespread criticism, the Congress leadership has intensified discussions on the final composition of the Karnataka Cabinet.

Congress seeks to resolve unrest over cabinet expansion in Karnataka by engaging disgruntled leaders and offering new party positions.

With former Minister and MLA M. Krishnappa and his son, MLA Priya Krishna, declaring that their claim to a ministerial berth was “non-negotiable”, and reports of women legislators…