While Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was sworn along with 13 Ministers, intense lobbying is being reported for remaining 20 berths.

While Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was sworn along with 13 Ministers, intense lobbying is being reported for remaining 20 berths.

The Congress high command called Chief Minister DK Shivkumar and told him not to entertain lobbying for ministerial berths. The directive came amid protests, camp meetings and interventions by religious heads that have embarrassed the party.