Kumaraswamy to take oath as Union minister today

While the specific portfolio for Kumaraswamy has not yet been confirmed, the JD(S), which secured two seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections, has shown interest in the Agriculture Ministry, sources revealed. "Kumaraswamy has received an invitation for the swearing-in ceremony. He will join Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new Council of Ministers," a party source said.