With protests going on by Congress leaders who were expecting ministerial berths, senior party leader Mallikarjun Kharge has admitted that injustice has been done while allocating portfolios in the newly-sworn in Congress-Janata Dal Secular (JDS) government. "Injustice has been done to us and it should be corrected," Kharge said when asked about the distribution of portfolios in the Karnataka Cabinet. 

However, he added that despite the differences, all Congress leaders stand united. "Even those who complain that they are upset on not getting the Home Ministry, say that they will stay loyal to the party and have no plans of leaving it," he claimed. 

He added that the compromises for the allocation of berths between the JDS and the Congress was a well-thought-of decision. "To save constitution and democracy, we have to sometimes make sacrifices. Some members are dissatisfied and the high command and their representatives will definitely talk to them about it. They are also aware of the reason behind the decision," Kharge told news agency ANI.

Earlier in the day, supporters of Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy protested outside Bengaluru's Town Hall demanding ministerial berth for him.