Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday met Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at 10 Janpath in New Delhi. The meeting comes days after Shivakumar was sworn in as the chief minister on June 3, along with 13 ministers, following Siddaramaiah's resignation on May 28.
Shivakumar's Tribute to NSUI Roots
In a statement after the meeting, Shivakumar said, "I am a product of NSUI (National Students' Union of India)." He expressed gratitude for the guidance received from the Gandhi family over the years. The discussion centered on the welfare of the people, inclusive development, and strengthening the party in Karnataka.
Focus on People's Welfare
Shivakumar tweeted about the meeting, stating, "Had the privilege of meeting CPP Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi avaru, Leader of Opposition Shri @RahulGandhi avaru, and Congress General Secretary Smt. @priyankagandhi avaru at 10 Janpath, New Delhi. Our discussion centered on the welfare of the people, inclusive development…"
The meeting is seen as a move to consolidate the Congress party's position in Karnataka and address key issues facing the state. Shivakumar, a veteran Congress leader, has been a key figure in Karnataka politics for decades.
