Bengaluru, 3 Jun

After assuming office on Wednesday, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that the position he holds is more than a Constitutional office. It is a “sacred trust placed in me by the people”.

Shivakumar vowed to build a compassionate, equitable and prosperous Karnataka.

"A Karnataka that our future generations will inherit with pride and carry forward to even greater heights," he said. "We must harness the power of new ideas, technology and collective effort to build a stronger, more prosperous and more inclusive future."

“In today's rapidly changing era of technology, we must take our proud Karnataka to the pinnacle of development with new ideas. On this path of all-round progress, the participation of farmers, labourers, women, students, youth, and every citizen is crucial for us,” he stated on X. "Of the people, by the people, for the people.”

DKS vowed to work tirelessly to fulfil the aspirations of crores of Kannadigas and expressed gratitude to his seniors.