The BJP high command is likely to announce the new candidate for the post of the chief minister of Karnataka after the legislature party meeting, sources said.

They further stated that the Raj Bhavan has communicated to the Chief Secretary office to get things ready for the swearing-in ceremony on July 28. It is expected that the new Chief Minister will take oath on July 28 and the cabinet will be formed after a while. Sources said the names of former chief minister Jagadish Shettar and BJP MLA Aravind Bellad are doing the rounds in the party circles. Both, hailing from the Lingayat community are known for their flexibility and soft approach.