If the caste based criterion is taken into consideration while distributing the ministerial berth then J R Lobo has a stand under the Christian quota. However, if a rule saying that first time MLAs will not be given berth then both Lobo and Moideen Bava will have to be happy with just the MLA status.
B Ramanath Rai, Bantwal MLA is almost there in the cabinet, according to reliable sources, that too with an influential portfolio. There are talks of providing one more ministerial post to DK. With this, the curiosity over the second candidate is building up because there are several eligible aspirants for the same. Abhaychandra Jain, U T Khader, Vasanth Bangera are the senior members in fray for the same but one has to wait and watch if J R Lobo will walk away with the cake because of the social justice factor.
When it comes to Christian ministers, there is K J George, a senior leader, who has had experienced several posts in the past. If at all pressure mounts on Siddaramaiah to give one more post to the community than the obvious choice will be Mr Lobo.
With the chances shining bright, Mr Lobo is said to be lobbying intensely to be called a minister.
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