Union Minister DV Sadananda Gowda on Sunday said the much awaited expansion of Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy led cabinet in Karnataka, aimed at saving the coalition Government, would be the “foundation stone” for its collapse.
“I feel this expansion will be the foundation stone for the collapse of the government. Everyone knows about disgruntlement (in the coalition). I don't want to get involved in their internal fighting or issues,” he told reporters in response to a question.
“But I feel that this adventure to save (the government), will be the last adventure. The attempt to save itself in a way will affect them this time,” he said.
Kumaraswamy on Saturday had announced that Governor Vajubhai Vala has fixed 11.30 AM on June 12 for administering the oath of office for the new ministers.
Routed in the Lok Sabha polls and facing growing disgruntlement within, leaders of the Congress-JD(S) coalition had decided to go for cabinet expansion by filling in three vacant posts.
According to sources, a cabinet rejig is also on the cards after some time, during which a few ministers will be asked to step down and make way for others, mainly those who are dissatisfied.
Of the total 34 ministerial positions in Karnataka, Congress and JD(S) have shared 22 and 12 respectively according to the coalition arrangement.
