Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has assured Congress leaders who were not included in the recent Cabinet expansion that everyone would be given "appropriate responsibilities", urging those who are dissatisfied to remain patient. "Everybody has aspirations, but I assure you that everyone will be given appropriate responsibilities and treated with due respect. We will speak to all our leaders and address their concerns," Shivakumar said. CM Shivakumar also dismissed speculation over former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's absence from the swearing-in ceremony, saying that there was no reason for him to be upset and emphasising that the Congress leaders were part of one team. Shivakumar, however, maintained that all leaders would be given appropriate responsibilities and that their concerns would be addressed.