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Deve Gowda sacks K'taka unit Prez Ibrahim, appoints Kumaraswamy in place

Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) patriarch H D Deve Gowda on Thursday removed the party's Karnataka unit president C M Ibrahim, who had raised a banner of revolt against forming an alliance with the BJP, by dissolving the state working committee. Gowda also appointed his son and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy as the ad-hoc president of the party's state unit. Kumaraswamy, a two-time Karnataka chief minister, is also the party's legislative unit president. Gowda's order came after Ibrahim revolted against the party's decision to align with the BJP for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In this regard, Ibrahim had held a meeting with 'like-minded' people in JD(S) on October 16 and announced that the party led by him was the original one. He also announced formation of a core committee that would submit a memorandum to the party supremo that the JD(S) should not go with the BJP.

Took views of all JD(S) leaders on alliance with BJP, says Deve Gowda

The JD(S) had on September 22 joined hands with the BJP-led NDA to take on the Congress party in Karnataka in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Janata Dal (Secular) joins BJP-led NDA ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections

A photograph posted on X by Nadda shows the leaders from the two parties standing shoulder-to-shoulder, with the BJP bosses covered in a shawl

Deve Gowda expresses displeasure over state govt's handling of Cauvery row

Amid protests in Karnataka against the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu, JD(S) chief H D Deve Gowda on Friday expressed displeasure over the Congress government's handling of the inter-state water dispute. The Supreme Court has refused to interfere with the order of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) and the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee directing the Karnataka government to release 5,000 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. Karnataka has been maintaining that it is not in a position to release water, taking into account its own need for drinking water and irrigation in the Cauvery basin areas, as there has been water scarcity due to deficit monsoon rains. "The state officials are not attending CWMA meetings physically. They are participating in it virtually... Will things work if you attend virtual meetings?" Gowda, a former prime minister, told reporters expressing dissatisfaction over the way the issue was being handled. He said that sin

It is proved that JD(S) is 'b-team' of BJP: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Taking a dig at JD(S) for entering into an understanding with the BJP for 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while questioning the regional party's secular credentials, alleged that it doesn't have any ideology and would do anything for the sake of power. He also said that his statement calling the JD(S) as BJP's 'b-team', is hence proved. "I had called JD(S) as BJP's b-team, it is getting proved now. JD(S) people used to get angry at me, when I called them b-team. Also they have named themselves as Secular -- Janata Dal (Secular) -- but have joined hands with communal party," Siddaramaiah said. Speaking to reporters in Hubballi, the Congress leader said, "Deve Gowda (JDS supremo) used to say JD(S) will not have an understanding with any party, but now has made G T Devegowda (JDS coordination committee chief and MLA) say that the party is joining hands with BJP for its survival. It proves that they don't have any ideology, and that for the sake of power the

LS polls: BJP, JD (S) reach understanding, Gowda's party to contest 4 seats

BJP will have an understanding with former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda led JD(S) for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said on Friday, an announcement that shot up political temperature in the State. The veteran leader, who is also the BJP parliamentary board member, said that, as part of the poll understanding, the JD(S) will contest in four Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, which has a total of 28 constituencies. "BJP and JD(S) will have an understanding. Amit Shah (Union Home Minister) has agreed to give four Lok Sabha seats," to the JD(S))," the four-time Chief Minister said. Speaking to reporters here, he said, "this has given us great strength and this will help us in winning 25 or 26 Lok Sabha seats together." Recently JD(S) supremo Deve Gowda had indicated that the party will contest Lok Sabha polls alone. The BJP swept the 2019 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka by winning 25 seats, while an independent backed by it won in one seat. The Congress and

Former PM Deve Gowda not to attend G20 dinner due to health reasons

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda said he would not attend the G20 dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday due to health reasons. The Janata Dal (Secular) supremo on Friday said he has already communicated this to the Union government. "I wish the G20 summit a grand success", he said on 'X', formerly Twitter.

Former PMs Manmohan Singh and HD Deve Gowda invited to G20 dinner

Besides the foreign delegates parliamentarians and ministers in the current Cabinet, the G20 Summit dinner will be attended by some of the former senior leaders of the nation

JD(S) to fight LS polls independently, Gowda rules out tie-up with NDA

The Janata Dal (Secular) would fight the Lok Sabha elections independently, the party supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, said on Tuesday, ruling out the possibility of an electoral tie-up with the NDA. Gowda's son and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said last week his party would work together with the BJP against the Congress government on various issues, fueling speculation of the two parties joining hands for next year's polls. Both the JD (S) and the BJP MLAs had boycotted the Assembly session after 10 BJP legislators were suspended from the House for "indecent and disrespectful conduct". "JD(S) will fight the Lok Sabha elections independently", Deve Gowda told a news conference here. "Whether we (the party) win five, six, three, two or one seats, we will fight the Lok Sabha elections independently", he said. "We will field candidates only in those places where we are strong after consulting with our workers".

Think tank to mark 100th birth anniversary of PM Narendra Modi's mother

Amid the opposition boycott, Deve Gowda attended the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28

HD Deve Gowda praises Railway Minister amid alliance rumours with BJP

Deve Gowda was also questioned whether he would support the efforts of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to form a front against the BJP

Railway Minister working tirelessly post Odisha mishap: ex-PM Devegowda

Days after the Odisha triple train tragedy, former Prime Minister and JD (S) Chief HD Devegowda on Tuesday said Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishanw is working tirelessly

Never thought I'd sit in new Parliament building in my lifetime: Deve Gowda

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, who on Sunday attended the inauguration of the new Parliament building in New Delhi said it is his good fortune that he witnessed a great moment in India's democratic history. The 91-year-old expressed his joy, saying he never thought that he would sit in a new Parliament building in his lifetime. "It is my good fortune that I witnessed a great moment in India's democratic history. I entered the Karnataka legislative Assembly in 1962 and have been a Member of Parliament since 1991. When I entered this great house of the people 32 years ago, I had never thought I will be Prime Minister, and I did not expect to last this long in public life," Gowda said. "But the even bigger surprise is that I never thought I will be seated in a new Parliament building in my lifetime I did so at the age of 91," he said in a statement. In the Indian tradition, and in the lifetime of an ordinary Indian, the construction of a new home and entering a new home is a v

PM, Bommai, Siddaramaiah among others greet Ex-PM Gowda on 91st birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, outgoing Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar among others have greeted JD(S) patriarch and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda on his 91st birthday. In a tweet, Modi said, "Greetings to our former PM Shri @H_D_Devegowda Ji on his birthday. His contribution towards our nation is noteworthy. Praying for his long and healthy life." Bommai had made a telephone call to Gowda to greet him on his birthday, the outgoing CM's office said in a statement. Gowda's son and former CM H D Kumaraswamy in a tweet greeting his father said, "He is my strength, motivation, beacon, the great spirit of JD(S). His contribution to the country and Kannada naadu is unforgettable. His experience is 'amrutha dhaare' for all of us. May the Lord grant him good health. May he continue to lead us all for a long time to come." Gowda served as the 11th prime minister of India from June 1996 to April 1997. He was previously the 14

Karnataka Election Results 2023: Here is how tally looks like at 12:30 pm

Karnataka elections results 2023: According to the trends at 12:30 pm, Congress is leading the race with the BJP in second place. The JD(S) is in a distant third place

Karnataka Election Results 2023: Here is how tally looks like at 11:30 am

Karnataka elections 2023 results: According to the trends at 11:30 am, Congress is leading the race with the BJP in second place. The JD(S) is in a distant third place

Karnataka election results 2023: When, where, and how to check results

The exit polls suggest a fragmented mandate that may result in a hung assembly, giving JDS the edge it hopes to enjoy

JD(S) wary of poaching by national parties, Deve Gowda monitoring situation

The JD(S) leaders are almost certain to get a good chunk of seats in the elections, restricting the national parties, especially the Congress from getting a simple majority

Karnataka Assembly polls 2023: All you need to know about May 10 elections

A party needs to win at least 113 seats to form a government in Karnataka. Of the total 224 seats, 36 seats are reserved for scheduled castes and 15 for scheduled tribes

Karnataka polls: PM's roadshows will not yield any results, says Deve Gowda

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda during an election rally on Sunday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi