India, June 3 -- Actor-politician Ramya on Wednesday congratulated DK Shivakumar on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka and extended his best wishes for his tenure.

Speaking to news agency PTI, she said, "He is a seasoned politician, over the years, he showed exemplary organisational and administrative skills, so I think, obviously years of hard work paid off, I'm really happy."

From a student activist in Kanakapura in Bengaluru South district to becoming Karnataka's 25th Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar's four-decade-long journey is marked by turbulence, triumphs and unflinching loyalty to the Congress party. (Also read: Shivakumar oath ceremony highlights: DKS takes oath as CM; Siddaramaiah's son, 11 ministers part of cabinet)...