Will JR Lobo make it to Siddaramaiah cabinet?

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, May 12, 2013: Will JR Lobo, the first time MLA from the prestigious Mangalore South constituency make it to the new cabinet of the Siddaramaiah led Congress Government which will take charge on May 13, Monday? Well, if sources are to be believed Lobo stands a greater chances of getting a ministerial berth if the community criterion is taken into consideration.

However, if the Congress leadership decides against granting cabinet berth to first time MLAs then Lobo may not be able to make it. Apart from Lobo, there is KJ George who has the experience of holding several vital posts in the past. Reports meanwhile state that Lobo is intensely lobbying for a ministership.

As far as other MLAs from the district is concerned, Bantwal MLA Ramanatha Rai stands greater chances and reliable sources say he is all likely to get the vital home portfolio.

Sources also reveal that with Congress winning in 10 out of the 13 assembly seats in undivided DK, Siddaramaiah may think of granting cabinet berths to at least two MLAs from the district. If Ramanatha Rai’s  selection is for sure, there is speculation over the other minister.  It may be either UT Khader from Mangalore constituency, Abhayachandra Jain from Moodbidri or Vasanth Bangera from Belthangady.