Karnataka: CM D K Shivakumar with his family visits former CM Siddaramaiah's residence
Bengaluru, July 3
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, along with his wife Usha and his brother D K Suresh, visited former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his residence on Friday, marking one month since Shivakumar completed his tenure as Chief Minister.
They held discussions with Siddaramaiah over breakfast during the meeting. Details of the discussions were not disclosed.
Later, Shivakumar shared details of the visit in a post on X, saying the meeting was a mark of respect as he completed one month in office and that he had sought Siddaramaiah's blessings.
In a post on X, Shivakumar wrote, "As I complete one month of service as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, today, as a mark of respect, I visited the honorable Shri Siddaramaiah avaru at his official residence Cauvery along with my family and received his blessings."
The Chief Minister said Siddaramaiah's leadership and experience would continue to guide the state's development.
"Shri Siddaramaiah's visionary leadership, vast administrative experience, and unwavering commitment to the development of the people of the state will always provide strength to our state's journey of progress. His guidance and blessings have always been an inspiration in building comprehensive development of the state, public welfare, and a secure future," he said.
Shivakumar also expressed gratitude for Siddaramaiah's continued support.
"I express my heartfelt gratitude for Shri Siddaramaiah's blessings and continuous guidance."
Shivakumar reiterated that he had the privilege of meeting Siddaramaiah with his family as he completed one month as Chief Minister.
"As I complete one month in office as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, I had the privilege of calling on Shri Siddaramaiah avaru along with family."
He further said Siddaramaiah's guidance remained valuable as the government continued its work for the state.
"Shri Siddaramaiah's leadership, experience and enduring commitment to the people of Karnataka have strengthened our state's development journey. I value his guidance and blessings as we continue working with dedication to build a stronger, more progressive Karnataka. Grateful for his blessings and continued guidance."
— ANI
Reader Comments
While this is a nice gesture, I hope this is not just a photo-op. Karnataka needs real development - better infrastructure, job creation, and education reforms. Let's see what comes out of these discussions beyond social media posts.
It's heartening to see the elder statesman Siddaramaiah still being consulted. His experience running Karnataka for years is invaluable. This shows Shivakumar is willing to learn - a quality often missing in our young politicians. Good start to his term!
Typical Congress drama. Look at us, we are all united and respectful! Meanwhile, the state faces water shortages, farmer distress, and traffic chaos in Bengaluru. Focus on actual governance, not breakfast meetings and Twitter posts with flowery language.
As someone from Karnataka, I appreciate this gesture. In our culture, seeking blessings from elders before starting a new phase is important. Shivakumar completing one month and immediately visiting Siddaramaiah shows respect for the legacy. Hope this translates into good governance for our state. 🌸
Interesting to see this from a Western perspective. In Indian politics, such public displays of respect between party colleagues seem more common than in the US where it's often adversarial. There's something refreshing about the emphasis on blessings and guidance.
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