MYSURU/HASSAN: JD(S) chief H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday stated extra leaders and legislators could give up the occasion, forward of Assembly polls in Karnataka, even because the occasion’s Arsikere MLA Okay M Shivalinge Gowda introduced that his subsequent transfer is in the direction of the Congress. The former Chief Minister additionally stated that the Karnataka Assembly ballot schedule is anticipated to be introduced by the Election Commission, later this month.
“It was said that JD(S) is in ICU, it does not have strength, and may win 10-15 seats with a great difficulty, along with that it was said that many will quit JD(S) giving it a shock. Some leaders had kept both their legs out of JD(S) for the last two years now, but were in the party for the sake of it, among them two-three people may quit in the next couple of days,” Kumaraswamy stated.
Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Kumaraswamy stated, he’s not giving precedence to such issues and was concentrating on strengthening the occasion with a goal of successful 123 out of 224 seats and forming a authorities with absolute majority within the State.
Further noting that point is shut for election dates to be introduced, Kumaraswamy stated, on any of the dates most likely between March 20 to 30, the Election Commissioner could declare the dates for Assembly polls.
Meanwhile, chatting with reporters in Hassan, Shivalinge Gowda right now introduced that he shall be becoming a member of the Congress within the coming days.
“I had said I will abide by the decision of leaders in my constituency and well wishers, accordingly about three thousand people met last night and said looking at the developments in the constituency and in JD(S) it was good for me to join Congress, as BJP is not an option,” he stated.
Stating that he is not going to resign till the time period ends, Gowda stated, “my next move after this term ends is towards Congress, this is the opinion of our leaders too….After discussing with Congress leaders I will decide on the joining date and other things.”
Another disgruntled JD(S) MLA A T Ramaswamy from Arkalgud too has stated that he will certainly contest the upcoming Assembly elections, however is but to resolve which occasion he ought to be part of.
