New Delhi, June 3 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated DK Shivakumar on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka and extended his best wishes for his tenure, assuring cooperation from the Central government for the welfare of the people of the state.

Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said the Centre would work closely with the Karnataka government to support development and public welfare initiatives.

"Congratulations to Shri DK Shivakumar Ji on taking oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka. Best wishes for his tenure. The Centre will work closely with the Karnataka Government for the welfare of the people," PM Modi posted on X.

Meanwhile, Congress leader DK Shivakumar took oath as the 3...