Shivakumar, who is also the Minister in-charge of Bengaluru Development, later told reporters that Shaw has assured cooperation and support of the industry for the development of Bengaluru. Noting that IT/BT and other industries have said that they will cooperate for Bengaluru development, the Deputy CM said he will call them for a meeting. Later in the day, Shaw also met veteran BJP leader and former CM B S Yediyurappa at his residence. She also called on BJP MLA and former Deputy CM C N Ashwath Narayan at his residence. "It was a pleasure to receive Ms. Kiran Shaw, Founder & Executive Chairperson of Biocon, at my residence today.