'Let Us Not Do Politics, Support Development': DK Shivakumar On PM Modi’s Karnataka CM Change Remark
'Let Us Not Do Politics, Support Development': DK Shivakumar On PM Modi’s Karnataka CM Change Remark Published By, Last Updated: June 06, 2026, 13:14 IST
'Let Us Not Do Politics, Support Development': DK Shivakumar On PM Modi’s Karnataka CM Change Remark Published By, Last Updated: June 06, 2026, 13:14 IST The Congress government in Karnataka turned a new leaf on June 3 as DK Shivakumar, a prominent Congress leader, took the oath as the Chief Minister Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (From left to right) A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the Congress over the decision to replace its Chief Minister in Karnataka, CM DK Shivakumar struck a conciliatory tone, pressing for cooperation between the Centre and state. An eight-time legislator, Shivakumar acknowledged PM Modi’s congratulatory message and thanked him for his wishes. “He has wished me, and I thank him for that," he told reporters on Saturday, adding he would meet the Prime Minister to fetch support for the state’s development agenda.
“I will go and meet him. We should not do politics and they should not do politics either. Let us cooperate on development issues," the Karnataka CM added. What PM Modi Said On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unleashed a sharp attack on the Congress, saying the party’s decision to replace its Chief Minister in Karnataka was a result of growing public anger against its government. “The politics of a crumbling Congress — of seeking opportunity in self-created anarchy — will not work. In Karnataka too, there is deep anger among the people against the Congress government. And that is precisely why Congress is having to change its chief minister in Karnataka", he said while addressing a public gathering in Surat. On June 3, Prime Minister Modi had congratulated Shivakumar on being sworn-in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka.
In a post on ‘X’, PM Modi had written: “Congratulations to Shri D.K. Shivakumar for taking the oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Best wishes for his tenure." “The Centre will work closely with the Karnataka government for the welfare of the people". The Shivakumar Chapter In Karnataka The Congress government in Karnataka turned a new leaf on June 3 as DK Shivakumar, a prominent Congress leader, took the oath as the Chief Minister, replacing veteran leader Siddaramaiah. He had played a decisive role in shaping the party’s 2023 victory in the state assembly election as the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief. G. Parameshwara, a senior Dalit leader, was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad.
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