Supporters of D.K. Shivakumar offer lunch to mark his birthday in Shivamogga

Supporters of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar celebrated his 65th birthday with prayers and a communal meal at the McGann Hospital premises in Shivamogga on Friday.

Followers gathered at the Chowdeshwari Temple on the grounds of McGann Hospital, where they offered special prayers seeking the god’s blessings for their leader. After the prayers, vegetarian and non-vegetarian food was served to patients, attendants and visitors on the hospital grounds; It was a gesture that blended celebration with compassion.

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee secretary K. Devendrappa led the event along with party workers, raising slogans praising Mr. Shivakumar and extending warm wishes on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Devendrappa expressed the hope that Mr. Shivakumar would one day lead the State as the Prime Minister. “He is a leader who always stands with farmers, workers and people. Most of us in the party believe that he deserves to be the Chief Minister of Karnataka,” he said.

“We offered prayers to the goddess, seeking her grace for our leader. The food served here today is prasada, a sacred offering offered to everyone present in the facility,” he added.