Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar visits MLA K Shadakshari in Delhi hospital, wishes speedy recovery
Bengaluru, June 12
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday visited Congress MLA K Shadakshari, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Delhi, and enquired about his health.
In a post on X, Shivakumar said, "I visited K Shadakshari, the MLA from Tiptur, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Delhi due to illness, and inquired about his health."
Expressing his wishes for the recovery, he added, "I pray that he recovers swiftly and returns to public service in complete good health at the earliest."
Meanwhile, Shivakumar also met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday at her office in New Delhi.
In a post on X, the office of FM Nirmala Sitharaman wrote, "Shri DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar), Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka and Shri Krishna Byre Gowda, Hon'ble Minister, Government of Karnataka, called on Smt @nsitharaman. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri D. K. Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) and Hon'ble Minister of Government of Karnataka Shri Krishna Byre Gowda met Smt @nsitharaman."
Earlier in the day, Karnataka CM also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 11th Niti Aayog Governing Council Meet in New Delhi.
In a post on X, the PMO shared pictures of Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar gifting the sculpture of a deity to PM Modi and captioned the post, "Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri @DKShivakumar met Prime Minister @narendramodi."
Meanwhile, CM Shivakumar noted that the duo discussed Karnataka's development and sought the Centre's support for helping fulfil the state's aspirations.
In a post on X, the CM called the talks "constructive" and reaffirmed committment to accelerating the state's development, expressing optimism towards working with the Centre for building a "stronger Karnataka."
"Met Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi avaru in New Delhi today for the first time after assuming office as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. We had a constructive discussion on Karnataka's development priorities, including infrastructure, investment, urban mobility, irrigation, innovation, and welfare initiatives that directly impact the lives of our people," he wrote.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As a Kannadiga, I appreciate CM meeting with PM Modi and FM Sitharaman. We need both state and central governments to work together for Karnataka's development. Especially for projects like Bengaluru suburban rail. Hope this trip translates into actual progress 🙏
Saar, visiting sick MLA is good humanity. But Congress leaders are experts in making reels and photos. Real work is pending in Karnataka - traffic in Bengaluru, farmers issues, Mekedatu project. Shivakumar ji should tell us what concrete things were achieved in Delhi meetings. Just 'constructive discussion' is too vague. 😕
Interesting that CM met PM Modi and FM separately. Hope he pushed for Karnataka's share in central funds. The sculpture gift to PM seems like traditional courtesy. Let's see if this leads to any real cooperation between Congress state govt and BJP Centre. Politics aside, recovery wishes to MLA Shadakshari. Get well soon! 🇮🇳
All this visiting and posting on X is just political theatrics. Real concern would be giving proper healthcare facilities in Karnataka itself so MLAs don't have to go to Delhi for treatment. Hypocrisy at its peak! Our CM should worry about sinking ground water in our state rather than playing politics in Delhi. 🤨
CM Shivakumar is doing right thing - maintaining cordial relations with Centre is crucial for Karnataka's interests. Many forget that state can't progress without central support. The Niti Aayog meet was important. But I wish he had also discussed the Cauvery water dispute with PM. Anyway, good start. Let's wait and watch actual outcomes. 🇮🇳👍
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