‘Noticed potential in a younger employee’: DK Shivakumar thanks Gandhi household forward of Karnataka CM swearing-in | India Information
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Gandhi household for enjoying a defining position in his political journey and vowed to proceed working with sincerity and dedication to construct a progressive, inclusive and affluent state.In a publish on X, Shivakumar wrote,”The Gandhi household has performed a defining position in my political journey, not merely via management, however via the religion they positioned in me at completely different levels of my life.” His remarks come as he’s set to take oath as Karnataka’s subsequent chief minister tomorrow after the resignation of Siddaramaiah on Could 28.Reflecting on former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s position in his early political profession, Shivakumar mentioned he typically thinks about how Rajiv Gandhi recognised his potential when he was nonetheless a younger occasion employee.“I typically replicate on Shri Rajiv Gandhi avaru, who noticed potential in a younger employee even earlier than I may see it in myself. His encouragement gave me the arrogance to dream greater and dedicate myself to public service. The best leaders are those that establish potentialities in others and encourage them to rise past their very own expectations. Rajiv Gandhi did precisely that for me,” he wrote.The Karnataka Congress chief additionally credited former Congress president Sonia Gandhi for standing by him throughout tough phases of his political journey and mentioned she taught him an necessary lesson about management.“Smt. Sonia Gandhi avaru taught me one other necessary lesson in management. True leaders don’t stand by you solely throughout moments of success; they stand beside you throughout your most tough instances, providing power, encouragement and unwavering help. Her religion in me throughout difficult phases of my journey is one thing I’ll all the time cherish,” Shivakumar mentioned.Praising Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, Shivakumar described him as a continuing supply of inspiration and steering who has motivated leaders via his dedication to democratic values and inclusive politics.“Shri Rahul Gandhi avaru has been a continuing supply of steering and inspiration. His willingness to hear, his conviction in democratic values, and his imaginative and prescient for a extra inclusive and compassionate India proceed to inspire leaders like me. His help has been a robust pillar all through my public life,” he wrote.Shivakumar additionally acknowledged Congress common secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, saying her approachable nature and encouragement had all the time been deeply valued.“Smt. Priyanka Gandhi avaru has all the time been approachable, heat and inspiring. She has handled each employee with respect and dignity, reminding us that politics is in the end about connecting with folks and understanding their aspirations. Her steering and encouragement have all the time been deeply valued,” he mentioned.“As somebody who started as a grassroots employee and has been entrusted right now with the accountability of main Karnataka, I stay profoundly grateful for his or her belief and encouragement. Underneath their management and with the blessings of the folks of Karnataka, I’ll proceed to work with sincerity and dedication to construct a progressive, inclusive and affluent Karnataka that displays the values we collectively stand for,” he added.Shivakumar is scheduled to take oath as Karnataka chief minister on Wednesday on the Glass Home in Lok Bhavan. Karnataka Congress working president G C Chandrashekhar just lately confirmed that the swearing-in ceremony can be held in a easy method.
