Will work for development of state: CM Bommai assures PM Modi

Team Udayavani, Jul 28, 2021, 3:10 PM IST

Hours after being sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his good wishes while assuring of continuing the good work done by the previous BS Yediyurappa-led state government.

“Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodi ji for your kind wishes. I will definitely continue the good work done by the state government under the able leadership of @BSYBJP. We, as a team will work for the development of the state and the nation under the guidelines of all our senior leaders,” Bommai tweeted.

Earlier in the day PM Modi, in a tweet expressed confidence that Bommai will build on the exceptional work done by the state government while lauding his predecessor Yediyurappa for his ‘monumental contribution’ to the growth of BJP and the state.

”Congratulations to Shri Basavraj Bommai Ji on taking oath as Karnataka’s Chief Minister. He brings with him rich legislative and administrative experience. I am confident he will build on the exceptional work done by our Government in the state. Best wishes for a fruitful tenure.”

The 61-year-old leader was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at the Raj Bhavan here today.

Son of former Chief Minister of Karnataka SR Bommai, a mechanical engineering graduate and former Janata Dal (United) leader Bommai was appointed Karnataka Chief Minister by the BJP high command on Tuesday, a day after caretaker Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa tendered his resignation.