Bengaluru, April 11 (IANS) Former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda slammed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that the latter does not genuinely uphold the principles of social justice. Addressing the Greater Bengaluru JDS convention, the 93-year-old Deve Gowda remarked that the Chief Minister invokes the rhetoric of social justice primarily for political expediency.He further stated that Siddaramaiah must introspect and question his own commitment to these ideals, accusing him…
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Davanagere (Karnataka), April 6 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday took a sharp dig at former Prime Minister Deve Gowda, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, reminding the media of their past remarks against the BJP, RSS and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Responding to questions from reporters in Davanagere, CM Siddaramaiah questioned the credibility of these leaders, who are now aligned with the BJP.“Do you not …
Bengaluru, March 18 (IANS) Former Prime Minister and JD(S) Rajya Sabha member H.D. Deve Gowda on Wednesday responded to remarks made by AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament regarding his party’s alliance choices, saying his association with the Congress in the past was a “forced marriage” that eventually ended in a “divorce”. In a statement, Deve Gowda said Kharge had made a light‑hearted comment in Parliament referring to his “love” for the Congress and “marriage…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Former Prime Minister and JD(S) MP H.D. Deve Gowda expressed support for the Union Budget 2026-27 during a discussion in the Rajya Sabha. He praised its overall direction while calling for greater emphasis on employment, inclusive growth and regional priorities. Deve Gowda appreciated the budget’s focus on economic reforms, tax simplification and structural changes intended to sustain growth in the face of global challenges.He, however, cautioned that growth by itself is…
Bengaluru, Jan 29 (IANS) In an important development, former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) national president H.D. Deve Gowda met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and held a discussion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, taking it to social media X, stated, “Had an excellent meeting with Shri H.D. Deve Gowda Ji. His insights on key issues are noteworthy. Equally admirable is his passion for India’s development.”The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has also made a post in the Kannada …
Hassan, Jan 24 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy called on citizens to rise above caste and unite to challenge the Congress-led government in Karnataka, emphasising that unity is essential for the state’s progress. He made these remarks at the JD(S) silver jubilee public convention in Hassan on Saturday.Kumaraswamy urged farmers to set aside caste differences and work together for Karnataka’s progress. He highlighted former Prime Minister Deve Gowda’s lo…
Bengaluru, Jan 24 (IANS) Referring to the controversy surrounding the rehabilitation of encroachers in Bengaluru, which has taken a political and communal turn, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday said minorities should understand the politics of the Congress in Karnataka.Addressing a massive JD(S) silver jubilee public convention in Hassan, Kumaraswamy underlined that the Janata Dal (Secular) was not responsible for people being forced to sleep on the stre…
Bengaluru, Dec 26 (IANS) Condemning the attacks on churches reported from various cities across the country, former Prime Minister and JD-S Rajya Sabha member H.D. Deve Gowda on Friday said that such incidents were highly condemnable and stressed that India belongs to people of all religions.Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Deve Gowda said: “Yesterday’s attacks on churches in various cities across the country are highly condemnable acts. All of us must strongly condemn them.”“This count…
Bengaluru, Dec 24 (IANS) Former Prime Minister and JD-S Rajya Sabha member H.D. Deve Gowda said on Wednesday that a writ petition related to the Bengaluru–Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) project has been filed by the Karnataka government in the Supreme Court, and he has been made a party to the case as well. Speaking at a press conference at the state party office — JP Bhavan in Bengaluru, Deve Gowda said that the state Government, some farmers, and himself have been included as parties…