Bengaluru: Ripple effects of the Karnataka Cabinet expansion have begun, with senior Congress leaders Yashwanthrayagouda Patil from Indi and Sagar MLA Belur Gopalakrishna formally resigning from the party on Monday, August 3. The six-time MLA from the Narasimharaja constituency said Mysuru city and district had lost an opportunity for representation in the Cabinet. Former Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa, regarded as one of the senior-most Congress leaders from Mysuru district, did not find a place despite being considered a strong contender. Former Fisheries, Ports and Inland Water Transport Minister Mankal Vaidya from Bhatkal is another notable omission from the expanded Cabinet. Also Read Karnataka Cabinet expansion: Cong high command clears 20 namesThe Grand Old Party has announced 20 names.