Karnataka's 'Ministerial Family' Swells to 149, Siddaramaiah Govt Faces Heat

• Karnataka's ministerial positions surge from 32 to 149, sparking criticism against the Siddaramaiah government.
• 54 additional individuals granted Minister of State (MoS) status, intensifying debate on financial management.
• 43 MLAs and 9 non-MLAs received cabinet minister status; 11 MLAs and 54 non-MLAs got MoS status.
• Each appointee receives a monthly salary of 50,000 rupees, 80,000 rupees HRA, and 1,000 liters of fuel.
• Critics warn of increased burden on state exchequer amidst existing guarantee schemes, government yet to respond.