JD(S) convention held in Chamundeshwari without G.T. Deve Gowda
The JD(S) convention in Chamundeshwari took place without senior leader G.T. Deve Gowda, who has distanced himself from party activities for two years. His absence and recent declarations about contesting in 2028 have caused discontent among party leaders. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy reassured party workers about the strength of the constituency, emphasizing that it relies on the community rather than any individual.
- ▪G.T. Deve Gowda was absent from the JD(S) convention in Chamundeshwari.
- ▪His recent statements about contesting in 2028 have upset several party leaders.
- ▪H.D. Kumaraswamy emphasized the constituency's strength comes from the people, not a single leader.
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Senior JD(S) leader G.T. Deve Gowda was absent at the Janarondige Janata Dala convention held in the Chamundeshwari Assembly Constituency in Mysuru on Sunday (May 17). He represents the constituency.Mr. G.T. Deve Gowda, who has stayed away from the party’s programmes and leadership for about two years now, visited former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda at the latter’s residence in Bengaluru on Friday (May 15), three days before the JD(S) supremo’s birthday and two days before the convention.This visit, along with Mr. G.T. Deve Gowda’s public declaration that he will contest as the JD(S) candidate from Chamundeshwari again in 2028, irked several party leaders in Mysuru. Though former Minister S.R. Mahesh expressed his disappointment with Mr. G.T.
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