Purported audio conversation between two Congress leaders triggers fresh row over Karnataka Cabinet expansion

Amid mounting discontent within the Karnataka Congress over the Cabinet expansion, an audio recording of a purported conversation between two senior Congress leaders has triggered fresh political controversy

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Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expanded his cabinet by inducting nineteen MLAs. This expansion brings the total cabinet strength to thirty-three ministers, leaving one vacancy. The new ministry includes seven SC ministers, a record, and no Brahmin representation for the first time. Several senior leaders were n