DK Shivakumar@DKShivakumar
Of the People, By the People, For the People
Today, with immense humility and a heart filled with gratitude, I took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka at Lok Bhavan. This moment belongs not to me alone, but to the people of Karnataka and the lakhs of dedicated karyakartas whose affection, trust and unwavering faith have guided me through every challenge and every milestone of my journey. Through every high and low, they were my strength and my inspiration. I bow my head in gratitude to each and every one of you who believed in me and stood by me.
As I assume this responsibility, I am deeply conscious that it is far more than a constitutional office. It is a sacred trust placed in me by the people of our state. On my shoulders rests the responsibility of working tirelessly to fulfil the hopes, aspirations and dreams of crores of Kannadigas. I remain forever grateful to my seniors, mentors and all those who guided me, encouraged me and gave me the strength to persevere.
Karnataka has always been a land of opportunity, innovation and progress. At a time when the world is changing at an unprecedented pace, we must harness the power of new ideas, technology and collective effort to build a stronger, more prosperous and more inclusive future. Every farmer, worker, entrepreneur, woman, student and youth has a vital role to play in shaping the next chapter of our state's growth.
No leader can bring about change alone. True progress is achieved when people come together with a shared vision and common purpose. I firmly believe that if we walk this path together, there is no goal beyond our reach and no challenge we cannot overcome.
Let us join hands to build a Karnataka that is more compassionate, equitable, and prosperous than ever before. A Karnataka that our future generations will inherit with pride and carry forward to even greater heights.
Jai Hind
Jai Karnataka