In the initial phase of Karnataka cabinet formation, Siddaramaiah has reportedly gained the upper hand by securing ministerial posts for seven of his close associates, including his son Yatindra. Despite high command's influence, D.K. Shivakumar's followers saw limited representation. Regional imbalance persists as Bengaluru received four berths while central Karnataka and Malnad regions were ignored. Reports suggest that the Congress high command directly intervened in the selection process, limiting the Chief Minister's traditional prerogative in choosing his team. https://www.prajavani.net/news/karnataka-news/karnataka-cabinet-siddaramaiah-dominance-4033867 #creator program