Shivakumar leads Karnataka cabinet revamp

Twenty new ministers are set to be inducted into the Karnataka government as the state cabinet undergoes a major expansion, with the swearing-in ceremony likely to take place at 4 pm on Monday, after the governor approved their inclusion.G S Patil has been chosen as the new speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, while A S Ponnanna will serve as the deputy speaker, as cited by PTI.Here is the full list of new ministers:

The exercise is aimed at striking a balance between regions and communities while addressing growing aspirations within the ruling Congress. Several districts currently unrepresented in the cabinet are expected to get berths.