The Economic Times

Karnataka: Lingayat & SC/ST MLAs hold meetings to exert pressure on AICC to consider them for leadership, Cabinet berths

Lingayat and SC/ST MLAs are holding meetings in Bengaluru. They aim to pressure the AICC leadership for a Chief Minister post. They also seek more cabinet berths and important portfolios. These meetings signal renewed political activity. Observers see this as a counter to pressure from the Deputy CM's camp. The community leaders want fair representation in the government.