Former Minister and JD(S) MLA representing Chamundeshwari Assembly constituency in Mysuru G.T. Deve Gowda sought to make it clear that there was no politics behind his decision to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the latter’s arrival in Mysuru.
He was fielding queries from reporters on his presence among dignitaries to receive the Prime Minister when Mr. Modi landed in Mysuru and at the public function he addressed at Maharaja’s College grounds, fuelling speculations in media circles about him considering options of joining the BJP.
“There was no politics in the meeting with the Prime Minister”, Mr Gowda said. “When the Prime Minister comes to your city, it is your duty to respect him. I have done so as an MLA of Chamundeshwari Assembly constituency.”