Kalaburagi, July 12 -- Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) chairman and Jewargi MLA Ajay Singh on today expressed optimism about securing a Cabinet berth in the anticipated Karnataka ministry reshuffle, expected around October. Addressing a press conference at the KKRDB headquarters in Kalaburagi, Singh confirmed that he had clearly conveyed his desire for a ministerial post to the Congress leadership. "I have freely expressed my wish to serve as a Minister through the appropriate party channels. However, I do not want to say anything that may damage the party's image," he said. On being asked about the ongoing speculation regarding a possible leadership change in Karnataka, Singh said he was unaware of any such development. ...