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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP/ANK)
Mangaluru, Mar 3: Former Prime Minister and national president of JD(S), H D Deve Gowda, said, "There is no uncertainty between JD(S) and Congress over seat distribution for the upcoming elections. Our motive is to keep BJP away from power.”
Speaking to media persons on Sunday March 2, Deve Gowda recollected that when he was in power, there were some leaders of his party from coastal Karnataka. He noted that JD(S) which once had its presence in several states, has been reduced into a regional party now.
Deve Gowda pointed out that the decision to make his son, H D Kumaraswamy, the chief minister, was entirely taken by the Congress. He referred to the rumours prior to Lok Sabha election making the rounds, claiming that Congress and JD(S) will have differences over seat sharing. He said that the leaders of the two coalition partners will make sure that there will not be any differences or divide within their parties on this issue.
"I will not allow any disputes or differences to crop up on this issue. I will make sure that poll understanding between the two parties for Lok Sabha election will not face any danger. I have sought 12 Lok Sabha constituencies for my party. As per the current seat sharing arrangement for ministry, boards and corporations, our party is eligible for 30 percent quota," he stated.
Over Sumalatha asking for ticket in Mandya, he said, “There is nothing wrong in expecting ticket. Nikhil Gowda is also one of the aspirants from Mandya. It is up to high command to take the final call.”
"Along with Nikhil Gowda, Prajwal Revanna is also likely to contest the upcoming elections from Hassan constituency. Both are entering politics according to the wish of people. I will not oppose it," he added.
He further said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi praises himself during his speeches for providing stable government. Let us not forget that even late Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh also provided stable government,” he said.
Meanwhile, Rs 5 lac was distributed to 60 beneficiaries from MLC B M Farooq's fund to the poor for medical treatment.
JD(S) district president Mohammed Kunjhi, MLC B M Farooq, JD(S) spokesperson Sushil Noronha, JD(S) district youth president Akshith Suvarna, M B Sadashiv and others were present.