New Delhi, Jun 10: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday met Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the national capital, expressing gratitude for their guidance and confidence in his leadership.
The meeting took place at Sonia Gandhi’s residence, where the chief minister discussed organisational and governance matters with the senior Congress leadership. It was his first interaction with Sonia Gandhi after taking oath as Karnataka chief minister earlier this month.
During his Delhi visit, Shivakumar also visited the offices of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) and the Indian Youth Congress (IYC), recalling his early political journey through the party’s student wing.
Describing the visit as an emotional moment, he said the organisations played a pivotal role in shaping his public life and leadership values. He praised the enthusiasm and commitment of young party workers and urged them to remain connected to their roots while contributing to nation-building.
Shivakumar later visited the Congress headquarters at Indira Bhawan and is expected to participate in the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting scheduled for Thursday.
The visit comes at a politically significant time, with several Congress MLAs camping in Delhi amid speculation over the next round of cabinet appointments in Karnataka. The state ministry currently has 14 members, including the chief minister, leaving 20 vacancies to be filled.
Party leaders are pushing for broader representation and the inclusion of new faces, making the anticipated expansion a delicate exercise for the government. Balancing regional, caste and political considerations while accommodating ministerial aspirants is expected to be one of the administration’s immediate challenges.