Karnataka DCM D.K. Shivakumar reunites with school friend after 55 years

In a heartwarming moment, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister (DCM) D.K. Shivakumar reconnected with a school friend after 55 years, bringing back memories of their shared past. The reunion took place during Shivakumar's interaction with the public at JP Park in Mathikere, as part of the Bengaluru Walk program.

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Shivakumar fondly recalled how his friend, Madhav Nayak, had been a top scorer in mathematics during their school days. He shared a light-hearted story of how he had sent Nayak to represent him during election counting, which brought a wave of laughter from the crowd.

Friends have the power to make hearts beat faster

Reflecting on the beauty of friendship, Shivakumar spoke about how friends have the power to make hearts beat faster, transcending time and distance. "Everyone has a friend, but as life takes us on different journeys, we sometimes lose touch. Reconnecting with an old friend is a joy like no other," he said, his voice filled with emotion.

The two schoolmates, now both grown and accomplished, expressed the joy of finding each other again after decades. Shivakumar and Nayak reminisced about their school days and the importance of maintaining lifelong friendships, a sentiment that resonated with everyone present at the event.