Bengaluru, May 31 -- In a heartfelt and politically significant message, outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has congratulated DK Shivakumar on his election as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party and expressed confidence in his ability to lead Karnataka into its next phase of development.

With Shivakumar set to take oath as Karnataka's next Chief Minister on June 3, Siddaramaiah's letter combined praise, advice and a call to uphold the Congress party's ideological values. The veteran leader described Shivakumar as a dedicated and dynamic leader whose organisational skills and commitment to the party have played a crucial role in strengthening Congress in the state.

Siddaramaiah said Karnataka has emerged as a model state in se...