CM’s chair will not be used to hurt anyone, says D.K. Shivakumar

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said he would not use his office to make enemies or hurt anyone, and asserted that he would work with leaders of all political parties in the interest of Karnataka.Congratulating newly elected Deputy Speaker Mankal Vaidya in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Shivakumar said he represents all legislators, and not merely Congress MLAs.“In power, you can either make friends or enemies. I want to make more friends and help everyone. My position should benefit even the person at the bottom of society,” he said.Responding to Opposition members’ demand for the release of an equal amount of funds to all MLAs, Mr. Shivakumar quoted Swami Vivekananda and said, “One should be bold-hearted in defeat and large-hearted in victory.”Recalling his political journey fro