JDS lost political strength in state: Karnataka deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
8 months, 3 weeks ago

JDS lost political strength in state: Karnataka deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

HASSAN: Coming down heavily on JDS leaders for fielding the family members for three parliamentary constituencies, Karnataka PCC president DK Shivakumar said on Monday that the JDS completely has lost the political strength in recent years as the JDS supremo HD Devegowda fielded his son- in- law over BJP symbol, in Bengaluru rural, Son in Mandya and grandson in Hassan. DK Shivakumar, who is also the Deputy chief minister, ridiculed the the BJP's alliance with JDS, which had destabilized the BJP government and allegedly also had hatched the conspiracy to send the former chief minister and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa to jail. Interestingly DK Shivakumar also advised the BJP workers to teach JDS a lesson in the election while asking the former BJP MLA Preetam J Gowda, Cement Manju MLA Sakleshpur, Hulahalli Suresh MLA Belur and Belliprakash former MLA Kadur to be careful in the bastion of Gowda. They may also finish you people in the politics if failed to handle the political situation carefully," he added.

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Nikhil’s loss a big boost to Siddaramaiah's ‘rout JDS mission’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Nikhil’s loss a big boost to Siddaramaiah's ‘rout JDS mission’

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seems to have got a big boost to his mission — rout JDS and snub former prime minister HD Deve Gowda’s family — with the defeat of Nikhil Kumaraswamy in Channapatna bypoll. But what about Vokkaliga leaders Nage Gowda, Bache Gowda, Byre Gowda and BL Shankar, among others, whom Gowda had snubbed and sidelined to groom …

13 MLAs unhappy with leadership, former JD(S) state chief
3 weeks, 6 days ago

13 MLAs unhappy with leadership, former JD(S) state chief

Hindustan Times  

Former Union minister and Janata Dal state president CM Ibrahim’s meeting with party MLA GT Devegowda on Monday highlighted the deepening divisions within the party. Later, addressing the media, Ibrahim expressed dissatisfaction with the JD leadership and unveiled his plans to launch a new political party or form a third front in Karnataka. Ibrahim accused former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy …

'BJP and JD(S) leaders helped us win': DK Shivakumar on Congress' Channapatna bypoll victory
4 weeks ago

'BJP and JD(S) leaders helped us win': DK Shivakumar on Congress' Channapatna bypoll victory

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday suggested internal discord within the BJP and JD, attributing the defeat of JD candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy in the Channapatna assembly bypoll to the actions of leaders within these parties, PTI reported. Congress candidate C P Yogeeshwara won in Channapatna bypoll with a margin of 25,413 votes against his nearest rival and …

Vijayendra, internal dynamics led to BJP’s loss in bypolls: Yatnal
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Vijayendra, internal dynamics led to BJP’s loss in bypolls: Yatnal

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka BJP is under intense scrutiny for its lacklustre opposition against the Congress government, which has faced anti-incumbency sentiment despite being in power for just 18 months. BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal openly criticised the party’s internal dynamics, describing the recent bypoll defeats as “humiliating” and attributing them to “adjustment politics” with the Congress BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal …

DK Shivakumar thanks BJP, JDS workers for Congress's win in Channapatna bypolls
1 month ago

DK Shivakumar thanks BJP, JDS workers for Congress's win in Channapatna bypolls

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday thanked workers of the BJP and the Janata Dal for "indirectly supporting" Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara and ensuring his victory in the Channapatna bypoll. CP Yogeshwara won the Channapatna bypoll on Saturday by a margin of 25,413 votes against his nearest rival and JDS candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy. He also questioned who was …

BJP-JDS trying to topple Congress government in Karnataka, they’re greedy for power: DK Shivakumar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP-JDS trying to topple Congress government in Karnataka, they’re greedy for power: DK Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also the president of the state Congress, has hit out at the BJP and JDS, saying that the two parties were trying to topple the Karnataka government for “greed for power”. Shivakumar claimed that the padayatra was not aimed at addressing issues against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah or himself but was an attempt …

Rallies turn personal fight for Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar, Union minister HDK
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rallies turn personal fight for Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar, Union minister HDK

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: The BJP-JDS padayatra, demanding the resignation of CM Siddaramaiah for his alleged involvement in the MUDA and Valmiki scams, and Congress’ Janandolana rally to counter the NDA partners’ protest has turned into a personal fight between Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Union Minister for Steel HD Kumaraswamy to establish supremacy in the Vokkaliga heartland. Shivakumar is still to …

Padayatra: BJP-JD(S) leaders declare they will continue protest till Chief Minister Siddaramaiah quits
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Padayatra: BJP-JD(S) leaders declare they will continue protest till Chief Minister Siddaramaiah quits

The Hindu  

The padayatra of the Opposition BJP-JD gained political steam as it entered Ramanagara town on its second day on Sunday with leaders unleashing a virulent attack at the Congress government. The parties aim to create awareness on alleged irregularities in Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. and MUDA and diversion of funds meant for SC/ST welfare, Upping the …

Bring 100 MLAs, form government: Akhilesh Yadav's 'monsoon offer' amid BJP rift speculation
5 months ago

Bring 100 MLAs, form government: Akhilesh Yadav's 'monsoon offer' amid BJP rift speculation

New Indian Express  

While Yadav did not name anyone in his post, a senior SP leader said on the condition of anonymity that it was a message for those in the BJP who were dissatisfied with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and wanted to cross over. "The SP won 111 seats in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and if we get the support …

DKS’s CM post bid takes a hit after Cong’s LS poll showing
6 months, 2 weeks ago

DKS’s CM post bid takes a hit after Cong’s LS poll showing

Hindustan Times  

Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar’s attempts to establish himself as the dominant Vokkaliga leader in the Old Mysuru region to solidify his bid for the chief minister’s seat faced significant resistance, with the traditional stronghold remaining loyal to Janata Dal chief HD Kumaraswamy, according to people familiar with the matter. A significant personal setback for Shivakumar was the defeat of …

JD(S) Leader Kumaraswamy Heads to Delhi, Says Congress Bid to Form Govt Will Not Happen
6 months, 2 weeks ago

JD(S) Leader Kumaraswamy Heads to Delhi, Says Congress Bid to Form Govt Will Not Happen

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: JD leader H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said the Congress bid to form government at the Centre will not happen. The Election Commission of India on Tuesday declared results for 542 of the 543 Lok Sabha constituencies, with the BJP winning 240 seats and the Congress 99. Speaking to reporters before heading for New Delhi, he said the NDA …

HD Kumaraswamy says Prajwal Revanna 'sex video' case ‘shameful’ as MP faces JD(S) expulsion
7 months, 3 weeks ago

HD Kumaraswamy says Prajwal Revanna 'sex video' case ‘shameful’ as MP faces JD(S) expulsion

Hindustan Times  

HD Kumaraswamy of the Janata Dal on Tuesday asserted that the party will not protect his nephew Prajwal Revanna amid the controversy over the obscene video case against the Hassan MP in Karnataka. On Monday, HD Kumaraswamy had said that there was no question of defending Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, and the party would take "merciless action" if the Special …

DK Shivakumar attacks Amit Shah over Karnataka sex scandal, questions BJP-JDS alliance
7 months, 3 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar attacks Amit Shah over Karnataka sex scandal, questions BJP-JDS alliance

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asking why the BJP was still in alliance with the Janata Dal despite knowing about MP Prajwal Revanna's alleged sex scandal. Shivakumar was reacting to Amit Shah's criticism of the Congress government in Karnataka for not taking timely action against Revanna. Priyanka Gandhi should …

‘JD(S)-BJP alliance not just on ideological basis’: Ex-Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy
8 months ago

‘JD(S)-BJP alliance not just on ideological basis’: Ex-Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

The Janata Dal has partnered with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka since both parties are committed to providing good governance and share mutual interests, former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy tells Arun Dev in an interview. Edited excerpts: The Janata Dal has partnered with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka …

Politics hots up in Vokkaliga heartland as HDK and DKS trade charges over visit to seer
8 months, 1 week ago

Politics hots up in Vokkaliga heartland as HDK and DKS trade charges over visit to seer

The Hindu  

The fight for the Vokkaliga vote is picking up steam in the Old Mysore region where the community is seen as the dominant one in electoral politics. Kumaraswamy-led government in 2019, and at Mr. Kumaraswamy himself for his “anti-mutt stance.” The meeting of JD and BJP leaders with the seer follows the earlier meeting of Congress leaders, including Chief Minister …

BJP-JD(S) meet: Old rivals vow to put past behind, plan joint campaigns
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP-JD(S) meet: Old rivals vow to put past behind, plan joint campaigns

The Hindu  

Alliance partners Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal have decided to conduct joint campaigns and form coordination committees with one leader from each party in districts where the regional party has a strong presence, sources said. Kumaraswamy of the JD will likely be part of the upcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallies in South Karnataka, BJP sources said. Mr. Kumaraswamy …

BJP and JD (S) are ‘natural’ allies, says Kumaraswamy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP and JD (S) are ‘natural’ allies, says Kumaraswamy

The Hindu  

On his first visit to Mandya after being named the candidate of the BJP-JD combine for the Lok Sabha elections in the Vokkaliga-dominated constituency, former Chief Minister H.D. Mr. Kumaraswamy recalled that party workers were not satisfied with the alliance between JD and Congress during 2019 and even termed the tie-up as “unnecessary”. Ever since the two parties aligned with …

Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy to contest LS polls from Mandya as NDA candidate
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy to contest LS polls from Mandya as NDA candidate

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal second-in-command and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday confirmed he will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha election from the Mandya constituency as an National Democratic Alliance candidate. READ | ‘BJP in very bad shape in Karnataka, Cong will win nearly 20 out of 28 LS seats in state’: DK Shivakumar "Ramanagara district gave me political …

‘BJP-JDS alliance will have positive impact’: Tejasvi Surya meets former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘BJP-JDS alliance will have positive impact’: Tejasvi Surya meets former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya on Monday said that the alliance of the BJP and Janata Dal will have a "positive impact" on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya meets with the former Karnataka Chief Minister and JD Leader H D Kumaraswamy, at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday. On Sunday, former Chief Minister …

‘JDS committing suicide by fielding Dr CN Manjunath on BJP ticket’: DCM DK Shivakumar
9 months ago

‘JDS committing suicide by fielding Dr CN Manjunath on BJP ticket’: DCM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said the JD was committing suicide by fielding former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda’s son-in-law Dr C N Manjunath on a BJP ticket. He said the JD is committing suicide by fielding Dr Manjunath on a BJP ticket. Asked about plans to induct BJP MP and former chief minister D …

BJP ignoring us, upset JDS netas tell party heads
9 months ago

BJP ignoring us, upset JDS netas tell party heads

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Janata Dal has expressed displeasure over the BJP not taking its leaders into confidence, and sent out a warning about the consequences. At the party’s core committee meeting attended by former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy, GT Devegowda and other top leaders, the regional party leaders expressed their displeasure and wanted the BJP to mend its ways. …

Will JD(S) MLA Sharana Gowda Kandkur support BJP in the coming elections?
9 months, 1 week ago

Will JD(S) MLA Sharana Gowda Kandkur support BJP in the coming elections?

The Hindu  

As the election for Parliament approaches closure, political activities are gaining momentum in Yadgir district. Mr. Kandkur contested on the JD ticket and got elected from Gurmitkal in 2023 when his late father, Nagana Gowda Kadkur, retired from electoral politics due to age-related health issues. According to followers, the JD alliance with the BJP has forced Mr. Kandkur to avoid …

JD(S) to contest from 3 seats in LS polls, claims former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy
9 months, 1 week ago

JD(S) to contest from 3 seats in LS polls, claims former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Former Karnataka chief minister and Janata Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy revealed on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party has agreed to concede three seats to the regional party. Currently, Prajwal Revanna of JD represents Hassan, Sumalatha Ambareesh, backed by BJP, represents Mandya, and S Muniraju represents Kolar under BJP’s banner. This alliance was declared by Kumaraswamy following discussions with …

‘JDS will contest from Mandya, Hassan and Kolar in Lok Sabha polls’: HD Kumaraswamy announces
9 months, 1 week ago

‘JDS will contest from Mandya, Hassan and Kolar in Lok Sabha polls’: HD Kumaraswamy announces

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka CM and Janata Dal second-in-chief said that the BJP has allotted three seats to his party for upcoming Lok Sabha polls. ‘JDS will contest from Mandya, Hassan and Kolar’: HD Kumaraswamy announces He said, “The JDS will contest from Mandya, Hassan and Kolar in Lok Sabha polls. It is now in your hands to save the party by …

In Karnataka, ruling Congress secures 3, BJP fails to win second Rajya Sabha seat
9 months, 3 weeks ago

In Karnataka, ruling Congress secures 3, BJP fails to win second Rajya Sabha seat

Hindustan Times  

Two Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs defied the party diktat in the elections to four Rajya Sabha seats from Karnataka, and although their voting behaviour – one voted for the Opposition and another just didn’t turn up – did not change the outcome, it did raise questions about the party’s alliance with the Janata Dal. Karnataka deputy chief minister D K …

Rajya Sabha elections | A ‘victory amidst loss’, says JD(S)
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha elections | A ‘victory amidst loss’, says JD(S)

The Hindu  

The Janata Dal candidate D. Kupendra Reddy may have lost Rajya Sabha election, but the party is happy that it managed to avert any split of its votes. In Rajya Sabha elections in the past, the JD has been a victim of cross voting — in 2016 when eight of its members cross voted in favour of Congress and in …

'Even BJP MPs aren't...': Shivakumar cites Rajya Sabha polls to explain why BJP-JDS alliance won't work in Karnataka
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Even BJP MPs aren't...': Shivakumar cites Rajya Sabha polls to explain why BJP-JDS alliance won't work in Karnataka

Live Mint  

Amid voting in the Rajya Sabha elections 2024 in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal alliance in Karnataka, saying even the saffron party doesn't want to vote for their ally. Shivakumar said the BJP could get their Rajya Sabha election candidate elected with 45 votes but they took 48 …

JD(S)-BJP alliance will be defeated in Lok Sabha polls, says Siddaramaiah
9 months, 4 weeks ago

JD(S)-BJP alliance will be defeated in Lok Sabha polls, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said the BJP-JD alliance will suffer defeat in the coming Lok Sabha polls as the alliance failed to work in the recently-held election to the Teachers’ Constituency of the Legislative Council in Bengaluru. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating government works at Banavara in Arsikere taluk on Saturday, Mr. Siddaramaiah said, “People elected our candidate, defeating the …

BJP-JDS Consensus Nominees to be Defeated in LS Polls, Says CM Siddaramaiah
9 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP-JDS Consensus Nominees to be Defeated in LS Polls, Says CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Referring to the recent defeat of Janata Dal Secular and Bharatiya Janata Party consensus nominee A.P. Ranganath at the hands of Congress party in the recently held Bangalore Teachers Constituency poll, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday exuded confidence that Congress party would defeat the JDS-BJP nominees in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls and Congress would win in about 20 …

BJP-JD(S) name second candidate for RS polls
10 months, 1 week ago

BJP-JD(S) name second candidate for RS polls

Hindustan Times  

The National Democratic Alliance partners — the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal, or JD — have nominated former Rajya Sabha member Kupendra Reddy of the JD as the fifth candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, forcing an election for the fourth seat from the state. On “conscience” votes, Shivakumar said: “On February 27 you will see how many …

Karnataka BJP president predicts poll drubbing for Cong, says Siddu may have to quit politics
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP president predicts poll drubbing for Cong, says Siddu may have to quit politics

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: BJP state president B Y Vijayendra predicted that the BJP-JDS alliance will win all 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, and said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah may have to quit politics after the poll results. He was hitting back at Siddaramaiah for his statement that he would quit politics if his allegations that the Centre has not released the state’s …

TD, JS will be routed in AP polls: YSR Congress medical wing
1 year ago

TD, JS will be routed in AP polls: YSR Congress medical wing

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The YSR Congress' medical wing has claimed that the recent Assembly election results in Telangana where the Jana Sena and Telugu Desam failed to win a single seat will be replicated in Andhra Pradesh in 2024. President of YSR Congress, NTR district medical wing, Dr. Ambati Naga Radhakrishna Yadav said the Jana Sena had TD's support for the Telangana …

BJP-JD(S) alliance will win all 28 seats in Lok Sabha elections next year: HD Kumaraswamy
1 year ago

BJP-JD(S) alliance will win all 28 seats in Lok Sabha elections next year: HD Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka with its new ally Janata Dal on Sunday resolved to win all the 28 seats in the state in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, which is about six months away. In a further display of bonhomie, the BJP state president B Y Vijayendra on Sunday called on former chief minister and JD second-in-command H …

Janata Dal (Secular) suspends CM Ibrahim over alleged anti-party activities
1 year, 1 month ago

Janata Dal (Secular) suspends CM Ibrahim over alleged anti-party activities

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal has suspended party leader and former state unit president CM Ibrahim over alleged anti-party activities, as per the party statement on Saturday. In the statement, JD supremo H D Deve Gowda cited the "contradictory statements" issued by Ibrahim regarding the party's alliance with the BJP in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, "despite being part of the …

Karnataka is not Republic of D K Shivakumar, says JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka is not Republic of D K Shivakumar, says JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

JD state president H D Kumaraswamy on Monday slammed Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, saying that Karnataka is not his 'republic'. The former chief minister was reacting to Shivakumar's statement, wondering how the JD leader was related to the five guarantees of the ruling Congress government in the state. READ | Deve Gowda asks BJP Karnataka chief Vijayendra to …

BJP, JD(S) leaders congratulate Vijayendra over elevation, Cong takes 'dynasty politics' dig
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP, JD(S) leaders congratulate Vijayendra over elevation, Cong takes 'dynasty politics' dig

Hindustan Times  

The leadership of BJP's new alliance partner in Karnataka -- JD -- was among the political leaders who congratulated B Y Vijayendra on his appointment as the new president of the saffron party's state unit. The BJP on Friday appointed Vijayendra, the younger son of veteran leader and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, as its state unit president. BJP, …

'Congress doesn't have money to give to their MLAs, what will they do...': Kumaraswamy attacks Shivakumar
1 year, 1 month ago

'Congress doesn't have money to give to their MLAs, what will they do...': Kumaraswamy attacks Shivakumar

India TV News  

Janta Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy took a swipe at Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over the latter's chief ministerial ambitions. The former chief minister said, "Why should they unnecessarily say, ‘10 people are coming, five people are coming’, ‘They are ready’ and ‘discussions MLAs) have already taken place under the leadership of Krishnappa’. Reacting to JD leader's comment, Shivakumar said …

Ousted JDS President Terms Dissolution “A Wrong Step”
1 year, 2 months ago

Ousted JDS President Terms Dissolution “A Wrong Step”

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Terming his ouster as State President of Janata Dal Secular “a wrong step,” ousted State President C.M. Stating that he cannot be removed as the President of JDS as per the Constitution of JDS which requires a meeting of the members to move a no confidence motion against him to dislodge from the post and “That’s the rule.” He …

JDS President Rejects Alliance With BJP
1 year, 2 months ago

JDS President Rejects Alliance With BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Excerising his powers as State president of Janata Dal Secular, former Union Minister C.M. Ibrahim on Monday stated to have rejected his party’s alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the Lok Sabha polls in 2024 and said that a meeting of like-minded leaders passed a resolution to reject alliance with BJP is the decision of the party and …

Discontent continues in Karnataka BJP as ex-CM questions JD(S) ties
1 year, 2 months ago

Discontent continues in Karnataka BJP as ex-CM questions JD(S) ties

Hindustan Times  

Even as senior BJP leader and former Karnataka chief minister Sadananda Gowda has caused a stir by alleging that the party’s alliance with the Janata Dal was formalised without keeping state leaders in the loop, some in the party have suggested that these concerns may stem from the caste churn that the move could produce that could affect their political …

Fresh Assembly Elections in Karnataka in 2024, says DK Shivakumar
1 year, 2 months ago

Fresh Assembly Elections in Karnataka in 2024, says DK Shivakumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Hinting at a collapse of Congress government in Karnataka, Janata Dal Secular leader and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy stated that the State would face fresh Assembly polls next year and asked his party men to prepare for the fresh polls. Karnataka went for Assembly polls in May this year and Congress party romped home winning 135 seats and …

‘No difference in party’: Kumaraswamy on BJP-JD(S) tie-up amid report of dissent
1 year, 2 months ago

‘No difference in party’: Kumaraswamy on BJP-JD(S) tie-up amid report of dissent

Live Mint  

Karnataka's former chief minister and Janata Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday informed that all members of JD have unanimously voted to continue the alliance with Bhartiya Janata Party for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. HD Kumaraswamy said, "In today's meeting our senior party leaders unanimously have given an endorsement to continue the alliance between BJP and JD.There is no …

'Kumaraswamy is disillusioned': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams JD(S) leader over prediction of govt collapse
1 year, 2 months ago

'Kumaraswamy is disillusioned': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams JD(S) leader over prediction of govt collapse

India TV News  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized JD leader H D Kumaraswamy for his prediction regarding the Congress government's collapse in Karnataka. 'Kumaraswamy is desperate' "Kumaraswamy is desperate because he was under the illusion that the coalition government will come to power and he will become the Chief Minister, now he is disillusioned," Siddaramaiah said in response to a question. 'Congress government in …

JDS leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy seeks blessings from BS Yediyurappa in Bengaluru
1 year, 2 months ago

JDS leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy seeks blessings from BS Yediyurappa in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, a Janata Dal leader and the son of former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy, on Sunday morning met with Bharatiya Janata Party senior leader BS Yediyurappa at his residence in Bengaluru. On being asked about the JD leaders including Vice President Syed Shafiulla Saheb's resignation from the party, Nikhil Kumaraswamy said that the party would be taking up …

JDS joins BJP-led NDA after HD Kumaraswamy's meeting with Amit Shah, JP Nadda
1 year, 3 months ago

JDS joins BJP-led NDA after HD Kumaraswamy's meeting with Amit Shah, JP Nadda

India TV News  

Former Karnataka CM and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi and formally joined the National Democratic Alliance. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who was also present in the meeting, said, "The way Prime Minister Modi is doing the development work, no party will say no to joining NDA.I also welcome him. Talks …

Former Hassan MLA questions motive of JD(S) for alliance with BJP in Karnataka
1 year, 3 months ago

Former Hassan MLA questions motive of JD(S) for alliance with BJP in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Former Hassan MLA Preetham Gowda says, “No BJP worker in Karnataka will accept an alliance with the JD if that party’s intention is to strengthen their base with the help of an understanding with our party.” Speaking to mediapersons on September 13, Mr. Preetham Gowda, who lost Hassan seat in the last Assembly elections to the JD, said he would …

JDS joins hands with BJP in Karnataka for Lok Sabha Polls
1 year, 3 months ago

JDS joins hands with BJP in Karnataka for Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: After going with the Congress party in 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the Janata Dal Secular will now be joining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka and as per the seat sharing agreement between the two parties, four seats will be left for JDS and 24 seats will be contested by BJP nominees. …

Cong Won K'taka Polls Because JD(S) Lost Deposits in 139 Seats, Shows EC Data. Have Gowdas Hit a Dead-End?
1 year, 3 months ago

Cong Won K'taka Polls Because JD(S) Lost Deposits in 139 Seats, Shows EC Data. Have Gowdas Hit a Dead-End?

News 18  

HD Deve Gowda’s party, the JD, lost deposits in two-thirds of the seats it contested in the Karnataka Assembly elections earlier this year, paving the way for a Congress win in the state, data from an analytical report by the Election Commission shows. JD supremo and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda has laid out a roadmap with the goal …

Deve Gowda rubbishes speculations of JD(S), BJP joining hands to topple Cong govt in Karnataka
1 year, 4 months ago

Deve Gowda rubbishes speculations of JD(S), BJP joining hands to topple Cong govt in Karnataka

Firstpost  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and his party have claimed that JD and BJP are hatching a ploy to topple the Congress-ruled government in the southern state Days after Janata Dal hinted at a possible alliance with BJP in Karnataka, chief HD Devegowda, cleared the air by saying that “there is no question of aligning with anybody.” The former …

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