No MLCs may get cabinet berths for now
Bengaluru: The sources said that there is no possibility of MLCs getting ministerial berth in the state's Congress- JD (S) coalition government for now.
It has been learnt that the decision was taken at the JD (S) legislature party meeting. JD(S) MLC TA Saravana is one of the major aspirants to become a minister in the coalition government.
The JDS has 11 seats in the new cabinet, and the party has decided not to assign all the 11 portfolios on Wednesday.
No dissension in cabinet expansion: CM
Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has made it clear that there is no dissension between Congress and JDS for expansion of the Cabinet.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
