Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar says MLA resignations will be accepted 'in minutes' after cabinet expansion sparks friction

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar expanded his cabinet on Monday by inducting 19 ministers, sparking friction within the Congress party. After leaders Yashvantharayagouda V Patil and Belur Gopalakrishna offered to quit, Shivakumar warned them. He said, "If anyone gives resignation, within a few minutes I'm going to accept." Patience is now needed.