Bengaluru, June 3 -- Signalling a conciliatory and inclusive start to his tenure, Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar on Wednesday reached out to political stalwarts across party lines, meeting former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa at their residences ahead of his swearing-in ceremony.
The visits, coming just hours before he assumes office as the state's new Chief Minister, underscored Shivakumar's attempt to project a message of political accommodation and continuity as Karnataka witnesses a major leadership transition.
After inviting Yediyurappa to the oath-taking ceremony at Lok Bhavan, Shivakumar said Karnataka's development transcended party boundaries and called for collective efforts ...