Chennai, June 3 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay congratulated Congress leader DK Shivakumar on assuming charge as Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday.

In a message issued through the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Office, Vijay extended his greetings to Shivakumar following his assumption of office.

"I convey my heartfelt congratulations to Thiru. D.K. Shivakumar, on assuming office as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka," said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Office.

Earlier, Congress leader DK Shivakumar today took oath as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan, marking a significant leadership transition in the state. Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara was also sworn in as the Deputy Chief Mi...