This is his first visit to the national capital after taking over as Chief Minister of Karnataka.
New Delhi: New Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and held talks for nearly an hour. Bommai, who is on his first visit to Delhi after becoming the CM, met Modi at his residence.
After the meeting, PM Modi tweeted and conveyed his best wishes to the new CM. "Met CM of Karnataka Shri @BSBommai ji today. Conveyed best wishes as he begins a new journey for Karnataka’s progress. Assured full support for the development of Karnataka."
Met CM of Karnataka Shri ji today. Conveyed best wishes as he begins a new journey for Karnataka’s progress. Assured full support for the development of Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/C0pgJERPdx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)Earlier in the day, Bommai met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Amit Shah in a tweet said “My best wishes to him and his team in taking the state to newer heights.”
Met the Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri Ji. My best wishes to him and his team in taking the state to newer heights. pic.twitter.com/dcKJzkU6Km
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah)He also hosted a lunch for MPs from the state at Hotel Ashoka here.
Bommai, who was elected as the new leader of the BJP legislature party on Tuesday, following BS Yediyurappa's resignation, took oath as the Chief Minister on Wednesday. Bommai took oath as the 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka.
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