JD(S) to come to power in next elections: HD Kumaraswamy
2 years ago

JD(S) to come to power in next elections: HD Kumaraswamy

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Asserting that JD would come to power in the state after the forthcoming assembly election, former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy assured to take all necessary steps to help the farmers. Speaking on the loan waiver scheme he had initiated as the Chief Minister, Kumaraswamy expressed unhappiness against the BJP government. With confusion within Congress and various charges against BJP, JD is trying to utilize the situation and increase its seats in the forthcoming assembly election. HD Kumaraswamy’s visit and his interaction with the people in this region will surely help in strengthening the party and in getting more seats in the assembly election,” JD spokesperson MB Sadashiv told Deccan Chronicle.

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Union Minister JP Nadda to address Dec 7 public meeting in Hyderabad
1 month ago

Union Minister JP Nadda to address Dec 7 public meeting in Hyderabad

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The state unit of the BJP has confirmed that the party’s national president and Union Minister JP Nadda will be the chief guest at a public meeting to be held at the Saroornagar Stadium in Hyderabad on December 7. The public meeting is being organised to target the Congress government for its alleged failure to fulfil pre-election guarantees during …

Karnataka: JDS MLAs refute speculations of rift within the party after Channapatna bypoll result
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka: JDS MLAs refute speculations of rift within the party after Channapatna bypoll result

Hindustan Times  

Amid speculations about rift in Karnataka’s Janata Dal party, the MLAs have clarified that they are together and nobody can split the party. After the Channapatna by-poll result, where Nikhil Kumaraswamy defeated Congress’ CP Yogeeshwara, there were reports about MLA being unhappy about party leadership. CP Yogeeshwara, who recently joined the Congress party, said that if party high command allows, …

13 MLAs unhappy with leadership, former JD(S) state chief
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Karnataka: ‘13 JDS MLAs are unhappy with party leadership after Channapatna result,’ says CM Ibrahim
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: ‘13 JDS MLAs are unhappy with party leadership after Channapatna result,’ says CM Ibrahim

Hindustan Times  

Former union minister CM Ibrahim met senior JDS leader GT Devegowda at his residence on Monday and held crucial discussions on the future of the party. Ibrahim said that at least 13 MLAs in the JDS are unhappy with HD Kumaraswamy’s leadership after party’s loss at Channapatna by-election. CM Ibrahim said that at least 13 MLAs in the JDS are …

JD(S) faces internal rift after Channapatna bypoll loss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

JD(S) faces internal rift after Channapatna bypoll loss

Hindustan Times  

The Janata Dal is reeling from the fallout of its defeat in the Channapatna bypoll, which dealt a blow to its leadership, as Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of Union minister HD Kumaraswamy and grandson of party patriarch HD Deve Gowda, faced his third consecutive electoral loss, falling to Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara by a margin of 25,413 votes. Congress’s CP Yogeshwar …

JD(S) first family silent on Nikhil Kumaraswamy's Channapatna bypoll defeat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

JD(S) first family silent on Nikhil Kumaraswamy's Channapatna bypoll defeat

India Today  

The Janata Dal family patriarch refrained from addressing Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s third consecutive electoral defeat, this time in the Channapatna assembly bypoll in Karnataka. Nikhil, the son of Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy and grandson of JD patriarch H D Deve Gowda, lost to Congress candidate C P Yogeshwara by a significant margin of 25,413 votes. The Deputy Chief Minister also …

Opinion: JDS future looks bleak as Gowda launches another Nikhil dud
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: JDS future looks bleak as Gowda launches another Nikhil dud

India Today  

Former prime minister, 92-year-old HD Deve Gowda’s possibly last-ditch attempt to launch his favourite grandson Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s political career from Channapatna Assembly constituency ended in a fiasco, casting grave concerns about the future of the regional party launched by him – the Janata Dal. Siddaramaiah described the Congress candidates’ victories as the “people’s response to the machinations of the BJP …

Cong's CP Yogeshwar leads with 45K votes, JD(S) Nikhil Kumaraswamy trails behind in Karnataka's Channapatna
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cong's CP Yogeshwar leads with 45K votes, JD(S) Nikhil Kumaraswamy trails behind in Karnataka's Channapatna

Hindustan Times  

BJP turncoat CP Yogeshwara, who joined the Congress in October is leading from the Channapatna seat, counting for which began on Saturday morning, as per the early trends from the Election Commission of India. As per the ECI trends at 10:30 am today, Yogeshwara is leading with 45982 votes with Janata Dal candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of Union minister HD …

As three assembly seats go to bypolls, Channapatna in focus
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

As three assembly seats go to bypolls, Channapatna in focus

Hindustan Times  

Voters in Karnataka will determine the fate of three key assembly seats on Wednesday, as Channapatna, Shiggaon, and Sandur constituencies prepare for bypolls. The by-elections in these constituencies were triggered after three seats, including Channapatna, were left open as JD leader HD Kumaraswamy, Shiggaon by ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai, and Sandur by Congress’s E Tukaram were appointed as Union ministers. The …

Karnataka minister's 'affection' clarification on calling HD Kumaraswamy 'Kaalia'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka minister's 'affection' clarification on calling HD Kumaraswamy 'Kaalia'

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan on Tuesday apologised for calling Union minister HD Kumaraswamy as “Kaalia”, dubbed as ‘racist' by the Janata Dal and Bharatiya Janata Party. Yogeeshwara has a direct contest in the Channapatna assembly bypoll against Kumaraswamy’s son Nikhil Kumaraswamy who is contesting as an NDA candidate on the JD ticket. Khan was earlier with JD, and was …

HDK Raises Money in PM’s Name to Fund Elections?
2 months ago

HDK Raises Money in PM’s Name to Fund Elections?

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Agriculture Chaluvarayaswamy on Sunday alleged Union Minister for Large Scale Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy collected money to a tune of Rs 1,000 crore from various steel manufacturing units to raise funds for nominees of Bharatiya Janata Party led National Democratic Alliance contesting in Assembly elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and by-elections in 3 Assembly segments of …

Will the electoral bout in Channapatna end in a cliffhanger?
2 months ago

Will the electoral bout in Channapatna end in a cliffhanger?

The Hindu  

A cracker of a contest is under way as film actors-turned-politicians battle it out in the Channapatna Assembly constituency that has drawn Statewide attention, and the byelection results here are expected to have consequences on the Vokkaliga-dominated politics in the region. The JD, which derives strength from its Vokkaliga voter base, is trying to break into the backward-class votes while …

HDK's Son to Fight Channapatna bypoll against Congress's Yogeshwar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

HDK's Son to Fight Channapatna bypoll against Congress's Yogeshwar

Hindustan Times  

NDA announces Nikhil Kumaraswamy as the candidate for the Channapatna assembly bypoll. Nikhil, the son of Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, will contest against Congress candidate CP Yogeshwar in the upcoming bypoll. The bypoll is scheduled for November 13 and marks Nikhil's third attempt at an electoral victory.

JD(S) Weighs Options Carefully for Channapatna
2 months, 2 weeks ago

JD(S) Weighs Options Carefully for Channapatna

The Hindu  

The Janata Dal (Secular) is evaluating its strategies for the Channapatna Assembly constituency, following the exit of C.P. Yogeshwar. The party is considering fielding Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, but is still open to other options. The BJP is also considering its options, with a potential Blitzkrieg strategy being discussed. The outcome of the election is expected …

BJP and JD(S) to Meet for Channapatna Candidate Selection
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP and JD(S) to Meet for Channapatna Candidate Selection

The Hindu  

BJP and JD(S) leaders are set to meet and finalise the candidate for the Channapatna Assembly constituency in the coming days. While the BJP top leaders are said to have agreed in-principle that a decision on Channapatna should be made by JD(S), the BJP leader and former MLA C.P. Yogeshwar is said to be adamant about contesting from Channapatna.

BJP bats for former MLA Yogeshwar as candidate for Channapatna bypoll
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP bats for former MLA Yogeshwar as candidate for Channapatna bypoll

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have asked Union minister HD Kumaraswamy to announce his stand on the proposal to nominate former MLA CP Yogeshwar as the party’s candidate for the Channapatna assembly bypoll, people familiar with the matter said. The proposal for Yogeshwar’s name for Channapatna bypoll was put forward at the residence of Union minister of consumer affairs …

I am the candidate in Channapatna no matter who contests: D K Shivakumar
4 months, 1 week ago

I am the candidate in Channapatna no matter who contests: D K Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

CHANNAPATNA: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday reiterated that he would be the Congress candidate for the Channapatna bypolls no matter who contests from here on his party's ticket. The constituency in Ramanagara district fell vacant after JD second-in-command H D Kumaraswamy resigned from the assembly after he won the Mandya Lok Sabha election as the NDA …

Kumaraswamy must answer people of Mandya on his U-turns: DK Shivakumar
5 months ago

Kumaraswamy must answer people of Mandya on his U-turns: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today demanded that the Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy must put an end to his frequent reversal of statements and fulfil his promises made to the people of Mandya. Kumaraswamy must answer people of Mandya on his U-turns: DK Shivakumar Addressing the Janandolana programme in Mandya, he said, "Kumaraswamy has to answer the people …

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

Nitish Kumar Chairs JD(U) Meeting to Discuss Jharkhand Poll Strategy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar Chairs JD(U) Meeting to Discuss Jharkhand Poll Strategy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday chaired a JD meeting to discuss the poll strategy and preparation for the upcoming Assembly polls in Jharkhand. JD's working president and in charge of Jharkhand Sanjay Kumar Jha, Bihar minister Ashok Choudhary, along with Rajya Sabha MP and head of the JD's Jharkhand unit Khiru Mahto, attended the meeting. After …

JD(S) seeks to mobilise supporters for Kengeri to Mysuru march against Congress ‘scams’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

JD(S) seeks to mobilise supporters for Kengeri to Mysuru march against Congress ‘scams’

The Hindu  

JD youth wing leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy addressed a series of meetings in Mysuru, Mandya, and Ramanagara on Saturday to mobilise party workers for Kengeri to Mysuru padayatra against the “scams” by the Congress government in the State. Addressing a meeting in Mysuru along with a host of senior party leaders, Mr. Nikhil said the date for the padayatra, which will …

Jammu: Ahead of assembly polls, BJP leaders discuss strategy at executive meet
6 months ago

Jammu: Ahead of assembly polls, BJP leaders discuss strategy at executive meet

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Union minister G Kishan Reddy, who is in-charge for the poll bound J&K, along with state in-charge Tarun Chugh, chaired the first day of BJP’s two-day long executive committee meet that began here on Friday evening. BJP national president JP Nadda, Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh and several other senior BJP and …

BJP-JD(S) alliance closely watching DKS move on Channapatna, expect him to field a ‘surprise’ candidate
6 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP-JD(S) alliance closely watching DKS move on Channapatna, expect him to field a ‘surprise’ candidate

The Hindu  

Though the Channapatna Legislative Assembly seat byelection date is yet to be announced and major political parties are yet to hold any discussion on the selection of candidates, all eyes are on the constituency after Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Though Mr. Shivakumar initially offered to contest from this seat but later changed his stance, BJP-JD alliance leaders are keenly watching …

Congress aiming to win in all Assembly by polls in State, says Dinesh Gundu Rao
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress aiming to win in all Assembly by polls in State, says Dinesh Gundu Rao

The Hindu  

Congress party is aiming to win in all the three impending by elections to the Assembly in the State, said Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a two-day State-level Yoga Convention 2024 organised by Karnataka Yoga Teachers Federation in Mysuru on Saturday, Mr. Rao said Congress represented Sandur while BJP represented Shiggaon …

H.D. Kumaraswamy: 'Child of circumstances' yet again?
7 months ago

H.D. Kumaraswamy: 'Child of circumstances' yet again?

India Today  

Kumaraswamy took the oath of office as a cabinet minister in the National Democratic Alliance government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 9, it was the first time the 64-year-old, who has been a key figure in Karnataka politics, was donning the mantle of a central minister in a political career that ironically began with a parliamentary election. …

JD(S) gets Union Cabinet berth for the first time since its formation in 1999
7 months ago

JD(S) gets Union Cabinet berth for the first time since its formation in 1999

The Hindu  

The Janata Dal has found representation in the Union Cabinet for the first time since it was formed in 1999 as a part of a breakaway group from the Janata Dal. He was sworn in before many BJP Ministers who had served in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s earlier term. The alliance with the JD is credited to have helped the …

‘PM Modi has given me an opportunity’: JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy
7 months ago

‘PM Modi has given me an opportunity’: JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

JD leader H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given him an opportunity to serve as a Minister in the new Cabinet that will be sworn-in this evening, and credited the people of "Kannada Naadu" for it. JD-S leader HD Kumaraswamy {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} "Under Narendra Modi's leadership a decision has been made, after discussion …

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

Karnataka Former CM wins Mandya seat
7 months ago

Karnataka Former CM wins Mandya seat

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Former Chief Minister and Janata Dal Secular State president H.D. Kumaraswamy, JDS and Bharatiya Janata Party consensus nominee, won Mandya parliamentary seat by defeating his nearest Congress nominee Venkataramane Gowda and through the win in Mandya seat, Kumaraswamy avenged defeat of his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy in 2019 election. Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, Mandya JDS leaders passed a …

Mandya Lok Sabha seat: JD(S) candidate HD Kumaraswamy won with 8,51,881 votes
7 months, 1 week ago

Mandya Lok Sabha seat: JD(S) candidate HD Kumaraswamy won with 8,51,881 votes

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal HD Kumaraswamy has won with 8,51,881 votes from Karnataka’s Mandya Lok Sabha constituency. JD-S leader HD Kumaraswamy Former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy fought the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as a National Democratic Alliance candidate. HD Kumaraswamy’s son, Nikhil Kumaraswamy, ran in the 2019 Lok Sabha election from Mandya but lost to Sumalatha Ambareesh, an independent candidate. The Mandya Lok …

BJP and Congress Lock Horns in Crucial Polls Northern Karnataka
8 months ago

BJP and Congress Lock Horns in Crucial Polls Northern Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

MANGALURU: May 7th marks a crucial electoral showdown in the Northern Karnataka region, with 14 constituencies, including Kalyana-Karnataka and Kittur Karnataka, heading to the polls. In the 2019 election, BJP had won all these seats.This electoral spectacle features a noteworthy lineup of candidates, including two Union Ministers, two former Chief Ministers, and the children of three Karnataka Cabinet Ministers, alongside …

Southern Lights | Family feud re-ignited by the Revanna scandal threatens to unravel the JD(S) dynasty
8 months ago

Southern Lights | Family feud re-ignited by the Revanna scandal threatens to unravel the JD(S) dynasty

Hindustan Times  

The Janata Dal in Karnataka has officially entered the political doghouse ahead of the third phase of the general elections, with their senior ally the Bharatiya Janata Party and their opponent Congress demanding action against JD Hassan Lok Sabha candidate Prajwal Revanna for his alleged sexual abuse. Following Karnataka JD MLA HD Revanna's arrest on Saturday by a Special Investigation …

Amid Prajwal row, BJP-JDS alliance likely to continue for Council polls
8 months, 1 week ago

Amid Prajwal row, BJP-JDS alliance likely to continue for Council polls

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Even as a section of BJP leaders feel that the alleged sex scandal involving JDS leader and Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna has caused embarrassment to the saffron party, the BJP and JDS are most likely to continue with their alliance for the biennial elections to the Karnataka Legislative Council for six seats to be held on June 3. The …

JD(U) aims to better 2019 tally in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls
8 months, 2 weeks ago

JD(U) aims to better 2019 tally in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal-United, an ally of the National Democratic Alliance will be looking to better its 2019 Lok Sabha polls performance as five constituencies mostly in Seemanchal area, comprising Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur and Banka, go to polls in the second phase of the general election on April 26 across the state’s 40 seats. Barring Kishanganj, where it lost last time, …

‘JD(S)-BJP alliance not just on ideological basis’: Ex-Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Watch | Will the BJP-JD(S) alliance work in Karnataka?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch | Will the BJP-JD(S) alliance work in Karnataka?

The Hindu  

Among the big changes to the contours of Karnataka’s political landscape this Lok Sabha election is the pre-poll “partnership of convenience” between old rivals BJP and JD. The pact between BJP and JD was formed to mutually benefit both parties through the consolidation of the Lingayat and Vokkaliga vote banks, all to defeat a common political foe - the Congress. …

Karnataka: Fighting Lok Sabha Polls for Farmers, Says HD Kumaraswamy
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka: Fighting Lok Sabha Polls for Farmers, Says HD Kumaraswamy

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: “I’m contesting the Mandya Lok Sabha seat in the ensuing election to take up programmes for the welfare of farmers and poor and not for personal gains,” stated Janata Dal Secular State president and former Chief Minister H.D. Holding campaign in Arkalgudu taluk of Hassan, Kumaraswamy expressed displeasure over the BJP led Central Government over farmers of the country …

HDK’s ministership is JD(S) election strategy in Mandya
9 months ago

HDK’s ministership is JD(S) election strategy in Mandya

Hindustan Times  

As the Janata Dal, in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party, is sparing no effort in ensuring victory of its candidates, the party leader HD Kumaraswamy could be appointed a minister, according to people familiar with the matter. In Mandya, HD Kumaraswamy’s campaign has been prominently highlighting his potential ministerial role, although no official announcement has been made by the …

TD-JS-BJP Alliance Seeks Role of Top BJP Leaders to Boost Poll Campaign
9 months ago

TD-JS-BJP Alliance Seeks Role of Top BJP Leaders to Boost Poll Campaign

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The three-party alliance expects top BJP leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah and BJP national president J.P. Nadda to come and boost its poll campaign in Andhra Pradesh. BJP leaders say that though the Prime Minister was urged to attend the public meeting at Boppudi on March 17, “we failed to get any public announcements …

JDS lost political strength in state: Karnataka deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
9 months, 1 week 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. …

Amit Shah to take out roadshow in Channapatna with HDK on April 2
9 months, 1 week ago

Amit Shah to take out roadshow in Channapatna with HDK on April 2

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party central leaders are set to publicly campaign along with coalition partner Janata Dal leaders for the first time on Tuesday when Union Minister and BJP strategist Amit Shah will embark on a roadshow in the Channapatna Assembly segment of the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency along with JD State president H.D. Before the roadshow, Mr. Shah is …

JD(S) in Karnataka releases names of its three candidates for Lok Sabha polls
9 months, 1 week ago

JD(S) in Karnataka releases names of its three candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

After various speculations on Karnataka’s high-profile Mandya Lok Sabha seat, the Janata Dal confirmed that its second-in-chief and former CM HD Kumaraswamy will contest from this hot seat of old Mysuru region. The Bharatiya Janata Party has allotted Mandya, Kolar and Hassan seats to its alliance partner JDS, finally confirming the names of these three seats. HD Kumaraswamy Earlier, HD …

Karnataka: BJP-JD(S) hold their first joint coordination meeting
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: BJP-JD(S) hold their first joint coordination meeting

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal held their first joint coordination meeting on Friday and passed a resolution to contest the parliamentary election together, aiming to win all 28 seats in Karnataka. According to people familiar with the matter, the meeting was attended by former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, ex-chief minister BS Yediyurappa, Karnataka BJP election in-charge Radha …

BJP-JD(S) meet: Old rivals vow to put past behind, plan joint campaigns
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Devegowda Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for BJP-JDS Alliance in Lok Sabha Polls
9 months, 1 week ago

Devegowda Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for BJP-JDS Alliance in Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Over the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal Secular jointly contesting the ensuing Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, National President of Janata Dal Secular and former Prime Minister H.D. Devegowda observed on Friday that "It is not going to be easy for BJP-JDS to challenge the Congress party in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls considering their resources" and stated …

JD(S) had unofficially worked with BJP in Mysuru since 2014: HDK
9 months, 1 week ago

JD(S) had unofficially worked with BJP in Mysuru since 2014: HDK

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister H.D. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on March 28, a day after participating in a co-ordination meeting between leaders of BJP and JD, Mr. Kumaraswamy said he does not see any thorny issues relating to co-ordination between the workers of the two alliance partners. While workers of the two parties were unofficially working together since the 2014 …

Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy to contest LS polls from Mandya as NDA candidate
9 months, 2 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, JD(S) leaders' joint coordination meeting for LS polls on March 29
9 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP, JD(S) leaders' joint coordination meeting for LS polls on March 29

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru, Mar 26 A joint coordination meeting of both BJP and JD leaders has been called on March 29 in Bengaluru to ensure that there is proper understanding between leaders and workers of both parties in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls, JD leader H D Kumaraswamy said on Tuesday. "I spoke to the state BJP President B Y …

Section of JD(S) workers in Channapatna oppose Kumaraswamy's likely move to contest from Mandya
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Section of JD(S) workers in Channapatna oppose Kumaraswamy's likely move to contest from Mandya

Hindustan Times  

Speculations within the JD that its state President H D Kumaraswamy is likely to contest from the Mandya Lok Sabha segment, has led to opposition from a section of its workers in Channapatna Assembly constituency that he currently represents. READ | ‘BJP-JDS alliance will have positive impact’: Tejasvi Surya meets former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy With speculation rife that Kumaraswamy is …

‘BJP-JDS alliance will have positive impact’: Tejasvi Surya meets former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy
9 months, 2 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 …

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