Bengaluru, June 3 -- Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar on Wednesday met senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa ahead of his swearing-in ceremony, describing the veteran leader as a key contributor to the state's development and stressing the need for collective efforts in governance.

Shivakumar arrived at Yediyurappa's residence in Bengaluru hours before taking oath as Karnataka's Chief Minister at a ceremony scheduled for 4 pm at Lok Bhavan.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Shivakumar said, "They have guided the state, they have worked for the state, and they have contributed for the state. So all of us have to work together."

When asked how many ministers would be sw...