Patnaik congratulates Shivakumar on taking oath as Karnataka CM
Politics 03 Jun, 2026

Patnaik congratulates Shivakumar on taking oath as Karnataka CM

Business To Business, Bengaluru, 3rd June, 2026: Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday congratulated D. K. Shivakumar on assuming office as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Patnaik, who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for five consecutive terms and currently heads the Biju Janata Dal, expressed confidence that Karnataka would achieve further progress under Shivakumar's leadership.
In a post on X, Patnaik said:
"Congratulate Shri @DKShivakumar ji on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. I wish, under your leadership the state reaches new heights of development. Best wishes."
The message adds to the stream of congratulations received by Shivakumar from political leaders across the country following his swearing-in. As Karnataka's new Chief Minister, Shivakumar now faces the task of leading the state government, implementing the Congress's policy agenda, and addressing key issues related to development, infrastructure, employment, and public services.
The exchange also reflects the cordial relations often maintained between regional leaders despite political differences, with Patnaik extending his good wishes for Karnataka's future growth and prosperity.

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