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JD(S)' Kumaraswamy airdashes to Telangana to join forces with KCR

Senior JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy along with 20 of his party MLAs left for Hyderabad on Tuesday to back Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, who is expected to announce the Telangana Rashtra Samiti's foray into national politics on October 5. The TRS is likely to be renamed as Bharata Rashtra Samiti' (BRS), the ruling party sources said in Hyderabad. Kumaraswamy, the JD(S) second-in-command, and the MLAs left for Hyderabad by a special plane on Tuesday. Rao, the TRS President, had called on former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda and his son Kumaraswamy in May this year in Bengaluru and had a discussion on this issue with them. Kumaraswamy too had visited Hyderabad recently and had an interaction. According to a JD(S) insider, the BRS will be a conglomeration of various regional parties, which are fighting against the BJP in their respective states. The idea is to put up a united fight against the BJP. Basically, it's a combination of various regional .

H D Kumaraswamy urges Karnataka govt to not celebrate 'Hindi Diwas'

JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy has written a letter to Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday, urging his government not to celebrate 'Hindi Diwas' by utilising the taxpayers' money. The former Chief Minister said that forcefully celebrating Hindi Diwas, which happens to be on September 14, would amount to "injustice" to the people of Karnataka. "Celebrating the Union government-sponsored Hindi Diwas programme on September 14, forcefully in Karnataka, will be an injustice to Kannadigas by the State government. I urge that for no reason Karnataka government should celebrate Hindi Diwas by utilising the State's taxpayers' money," Kumaraswamy said in his letter. Noting that thousands of languages and dialects, over 560 princely States, and diverse social and cultural practices make India a "great union", he said, "In such a land, celebrating one particular language is injustice..." Earlier, Kumaraswamy had opposed the Hindi Diwas celebrations, stating that it holds no meani

HD Kumaraswamy meets Telangana CM, minister KTR, discusses natl politics

Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy held a meeting with Telangana Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao in Hyderabad on Sunday

Former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy accuses BJP govt, Centre of being pro-rich

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JD(S) legislative party leader HD Kumaraswamy criticized the BJP govt in Karnataka and at the Centre, saying that the 'BJP is pro-rich and is looting people's money

Ex-Karnataka CM and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy tests positive for Covid-19

Former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under home isolation. "Following symptoms of light fever & body pain, I underwent Covid test. The results have come positive. Doctors have advice me for home isolation & treatment," the JD(S) second-in-command tweeted. He added that as per doctor's advice, he will undergo treatment at home for next 10 days. "I appeal all not to visit me. Please do not mean it otherwise. I also request those who came in contact with me in the 3-4 days to get tested for Covid without fail," he said.

Kumaraswamy lashes out at BJP, lists out 16 dynasties in Karnataka BJP

Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday listed 16 family dynasties' in the Karnataka unit of the BJP as he hit out at the saffron party for repeatedly calling the JD(S) a dynastic party. He said everyone understands the sum and substance of BJP's Mission Dakshin, Yoga in Mysuru and churning in Hyderabad, referring to Prime Minister's events in the South and statement against dynastic politics. In a series of tweets, the JD(S) second-in-command hit back at the BJP in Karnataka for calling him Lucky Dip Chief Minister' on Wednesday. You spoke about family rule. I have already given the list. Again for your attention. 1.Yediyurappa & Sons 2. Ravi Subramanya-Tejaswi Surya 3. Ashoka-Ravi 4. V.Somanna-Arun Somanna 5. Arvind Limbavali-Raghu 6. S.R.Vishwanath-Vani Vishwanath 7. Jagadish Shettar-Pradeep Shettar 8. Murgesh Nirani-Hanumath Nirani 9. G.S.Basavaraju-Jyoti Ganesh 10. Jarkiholi Family 11. Katti Family 12. Jolle Family 13. Angadi Family 14. Udasi Family 15. Sriramulu ..

HD Kumaraswamy slams BJP for playing dirty politics in Maharashtra

Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that it does not like any other party in power

ED harassing Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case: HD Kumaraswamy

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal- Secular leader HD Kumaraswamy has alleged that Enforcement Directorate (ED) has harassed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

HD Kumaraswamy alleges horse trading in Karnataka, accuses Siddaramaiah

"Yes, definitely. He is pressurising them not to vote for JD(S)," Kumaraswamy told media persons on being asked about Siddaramaiah's claims that some JD(S) MLAs were in touch with him

HD Kumaraswamy takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi for remark on regional parties

Congress is facing a phobia of regional parties, JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy said on Monday while taking a swipe at the grand old party leader Rahul Gandhi for his critical comments on those parties. In an apparent sarcastic note, he asked the former Congress president to elaborate to regional parties about ideological commitment, while saying that the national party has no presence in most parts of the country. He said the Congress toppled the I K Gujral-led United Front government, demanding that DMK be kept out of the Cabinet by citing the links of the Dravidian party with the LTTE in the backdrop of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination. But, the same Congress in the later years shared a cordial, political relationship with that party. "Is sharing power with the same DMK for 10 years in UPA-1 and -2 governments, led by Manmohan Singh, an ideological commitment?" he questioned in a tweet. In his address at his party's "Chintan Shivir" (brainstorming camp) in Udaipu

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai: Man for all seasons and reasons?

Political sources say it's hard to conclude yet which constituencies Bommai is addressing: The Lingayats, the middle class, industry, or the less well-off

JD(S) to contest in at least 150 seats in 2023 Karnataka elections

he Janata Dal (Secular) would field its candidates in at least 150 seats and party will announce the list of its candidates by Jan15 next year, said former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy.

K'taka govt must 'teach Amazon a lesson', says Kumaraswamy

Karnataka government must take action against Amazon, said former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy after the e-commerce platform was found selling a bikini with the Kannada state flag and emblem on it.

Kumaraswamy accuses K'taka govt of laziness in managing epidemic diseases

Accusing the Karnataka government of showing laziness towards managing epidemic diseases, JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Friday urged it to immediately declare "black fungus" as an epidemic

Former Karnataka CM H D Kumaraswamy tests positive for coronavirus

Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday said he has tested positive for coronavirus

Kumaraswamy accuses Home Minister Amit Shah of ignoring Kannada language

Accusing Amit Shah of an anti-Kannada attitude, JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy asked him to clarify regarding the local language not finding place on the foundation stone plaque of the RAF unit

BJP systematically spreading rumours that JDS will join NDA: HD Kumaraswamy

Former Karnataka chief minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy said that the BJP is systematically spreading rumours that JDS will join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)

Kumaraswamy challenges Siddaramaiah to build regional party, win 10 seats

Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday challenged Congress leader Siddaramaiah to build a regional party and win at least 10 seats on his own strength before criticising JD(S)

'Centre should include Kannada, other regional languages in administration'

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy urged the Centre to include Kannada and other regional languages in the administration

Rajasthan crisis: Mayawati joins H D Kumaraswamy in slamming Congress

Mayawati lashed out at Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, saying he had merged her party's MLAs with the Congress with 'malicious intent'