Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (DV)

Bengaluru, Apr 17: Former MLC C M Ibrahim after joining JD(S) officially on Sunday April 17, also assumed office as the party's state president.

In a formal programme at JD(S) office, party supremo and former prime minister HD Devegowda handed over the party flag to C M Ibrahim. Later, he signed the appointment papers.

Former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy wished him the best and said, "Let the party come to power under your leadership."

Several prominent leaders from the party took part in the programme. H K Kumarswamy assumed office as the president of JD(S) National Parliamentary Committee.

H K Kumaraswamy was the JD(S) state president. As he resigned from the post, he was given a new position in the party. Eyeing on the next election, JD(S) has taken these prominent decisions.

Speaking on the occasion H K Kumarswamy said, "I handed over the state president position. A new era has started in the party. Nothing is permanent in democracy. We have joined without expecting anything."

Stating that H D Kumaraswamy will be the next chief minister of the state , CM Ibrahim said, "H K Kumarswamy has taken a greater position than me.We committed mistakes in 1980. Then H D Devegowda was the prime minister. If the same mistake continues in 2023, will Kumaraswamy become chief minister? What do you know about the power of Devegowda ? They (other political parties) are worried only about votes. But they do not worry about people. Whoever may abandon us, but you should not betray yourselves.We don't have money with us. From everywhere in the state people will join JD(S). We cannot fight for the people in BJP and Congress parties. Chandrababu Naidu spoke on Krishna Upper Project but resigned from the position stating that he will not fool people for their water."