Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed his happiness over Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Hemant Soren`s upcoming swearing-in ceremony as Jharkhand Chief Minister, stating that the INDIA bloc is very happy with the results of the recent Assembly elections. Shivakumar praised Soren`s administration, saying he has worked hard and gained the trust of the people. He arrived at Ranchi on Wednesday for CM-designate Hemant Soren`s swearing-in ceremony, scheduled to take place on Thursday.

While talking to the reporters, the Karnataka Deputy CM said, "We are very happy that under the leadership of the Chief Minister and our alliance, he has given a good administration. He has taken a lot of pain. Where there is pain, there is gain. He has worked hard and won the confidence of the people of his state. The INDIA alliance is very happy with the results."