'Zero Tolerance': Congress Tells DK Shivakumar To Reject Lobbying For Karnataka Cabinet Berths

Summary

The Congress high command has instructed Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to reject lobbying efforts by aspirants seeking positions in the state cabinet. Shivakumar was also told to curb pressure tactics, including protests by supporters and attempts to exert influence through religious leaders, which have caused embarrassment to the party. With twenty cabinet berths still vacant, the party will decide on cabinet expansion at an appropriate time, following a zero tolerance policy on lobbying for cabinet posts.