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JD(S) Kerala unit scrambles to shrug off stigma of its national leadership aligning with BJP

JD(S) State unit scrambles to distance itself from national leadership's alliance with BJP in Karnataka. Embarrassment for JD(S) as Congress uses statement to try to weaken CPI(M)'s pivot to minorities. JD(S) leader Krishnankutty claims Thomas told national leadership alliance with BJP unacceptable. Ambiguous on whether party will formally split, change…

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Deve Gowda’s claim of Pinarayi backing JD(S)-BJP pact roils Kerala politics

Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] national president H.D. Deve Gowda’s startling claim that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had tacitly backed his move to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) roiled Kerala politics on Friday.

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan denies Deve Gowda's claim that he approved of LDF partner JD(S)'s tie-up with BJP

kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan rejects Deve Gowda's claim of his approval of JD(S) alliance with BJP in Karnataka. He says it's baseless and untrue. He also attacks Congress for alleging links between CPI(M) and BJP. He reminds of 2006 when JD(S) joined BJP.

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Deve Gowda’s claim on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s nod for JD(S) alliance with BJP in Karnataka creates stir

JD(S) Kerala unit refutes Deve Gowda's statement on alliance with BJP; Oppn alleges CPI(M)-BJP undercurrent; JD(S) had earlier rejected central leadership's decision to join NDA, opting to stand with LDF.

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C.M. Ibrahim rebellion: JD(S) State executive committee dissolved; H.D. Kumaraswamy appointed ad hoc president of party

Announcing the appointment at a press conference, Deve Gowda said the decision to ally with the BJP was done to strengthen and rejuvenate the party.

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Will convene JD(S) core committee meeting to oppose alliance with BJP: Ibrahim

C.M. Ibrahim, JD(S) State president, has called for a core committee meeting to discuss the party's future move after joining hands with BJP. He urged other like-minded leaders to stay in the party and not quit. He plans to speak to all MLAs and hold a meeting at Bengaluru Palace…

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JD(S) heading for split? Upset state chief Ibrahim defies JD(S) supremo Deve Gowda’s decision to join NDA

JD(S) Karnataka unit president C M Ibrahim defies former PM Deve Gowda's decision to join NDA, says JD(S) will not join BJP-led alliance. He claims his faction is the original JD(S) for being ‘secular’. He appeals to Gowda not to give consent to tie-up & hints at possible split in…

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I-T raid: Contractor’s son claims money came from land sale; BJP demands CBI probe

Son of contractor whose properties raided by I-T Dept. claims money is his own from land sale deal. BJP demands CBI probe into case, alleging proceeds of corruption. I-T Dept. tight-lipped, son to explain source of money on Oct. 17.

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Supply power to farmers continuously for five hours in three shifts every day: Siddaramaiah to Escoms

Amid protests by farmers over inadequate supply of power and attack by the Opposition, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday held a review of the Energy Department and gave instructions to the MDs of electricity supply companies (Escoms) that electricity should be supplied to farmers continuously for five hours in three…

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I-T raids: D.K. Shivakumar calls it political vendetta; BJP says money was ‘commission’ meant to fund Telangana polls

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday claimed that the Income Tax searches in Bengaluru on the residences of contractors, who had alleged 40% commission in contracts during the previous BJP rule, were “politically motivated”. This drew a sharp reaction from the Opposition that claimed the money seized was “commission”…

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“JD(S) is our guest, we look after guests very well”, says former BJP MLA

Former BJP MLA Preetham Gowda exudes confidence that BJP will field its candidate in Hassan Lok Sabha, JD(S) will work for BJP's win. No talks on seat-sharing, but BJP will field its candidate. JD(S) accepted BJP's ideology, welcomed to join alliance to elect Modi as PM for third time.

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Revanna questions Congress’ contribution to Muslim community

JD(S) leader Revanna questions Congress' contributions to Muslim community, citing former PM Deve Gowda's efforts to ensure representation & reservation. He also criticized Congress for questioning JD(S)'s alliance with BJP, saying they have no right to feel jealous. He vowed to stand by Muslims of Hassan district.

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Deve Gowda agreed to alliance with BJP because of HDK, says Zameer Ahmed Khan

Minister for Housing and Wakf Zameer Ahmed Khan has said that former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda agreed to the JD(S) party’s alliance with the BJP only because of his son and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy

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Congress will hold convention to induct dissatisfied JD(S) leaders: Zameer

Dissatisfied over the BJP-Janata Dal (Secular) ties, hundreds of minority leaders with secular mindset from the JD(S) in Ramanagara, Channapatna, Hassan, Mandya, and other districts are in touch and they will be inducted into the Congress in the mega convention to be held at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru, claimed Housing…

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Deve Gowda and HDK defend alliance with BJP, seek party leaders’ support

At a meeting convened to sort out differences over his party’s alliance with the BJP, former Chief Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy and party supremo H.D. Deve Gowda on Sunday defended the alliance

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JD(S) Kerala unit makes clear to national party its anti-NDA stance

JD(S) Kerala unit rebukes national leadership for joining NDA; State unit to meet Oct 7 to chart future course; CPI(M) & UDF criticize ambiguous position; spectre of realignment of forces in socialist parties; breakaway faction likely to join broader socialist platform, forming 3rd force in Kerala.

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Hurt over JD(S)-BJP alliance being forged without informing me: Ibrahim

Upset with former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy forging an alliance with the BJP, JD(S) State president C.M. Ibrahim on Saturday said he would take a decision on further course of action after meeting like-minded people on October 16. He claimed he was not in the know of developments leading up…

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JD (S) balancing act: Kerala unit weighs options amid BJP alliance in Karnataka

JD(S) in Kerala faces crisis due to alliance with BJP in Karnataka. Sunday meeting in Bengaluru to discuss strategy to maintain presence in LDF and Cabinet. Congress leader Satheesan urges CPI(M) to expel JD(S) from LDF. JD(S) seeks to retain significance by transferring role of national president to Thomas. Alliance…

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Deve Gowda defends pact with BJP, says JD (S) still committed to safeguarding minorities

HD Deve Gowda assures JD(S)-BJP alliance in Karnataka will protect minorities; blames Congress for fall of 2019 govt. He claims alliance not opportunistic, but to protect regional party. Criticizes Rahul Gandhi for calling JD(S) BJP's B team. Assures minorities will be protected and CM Ibrahim will continue in party. Accuses…

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BJP-JD(S) stage joint protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Bengaluru

The Opposition BJP and JD(S) leaders staged a joint satyagraha in Bengaluru on Wednesday accusing the Congress government of its failure to protect the interests of Karnataka in the inter-State row over sharing of Cauvery river water.

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Poll pact: JD(S) Muslim leaders decide to take a call on political future after district-level interactions

JD(S) Muslim leaders restive after party's entry into BJP-led NDA; leaders to meet after 10 days to decide future course. Muslim leaders under pressure from community & workers to sever ties. JD(S) leadership to meet Muslim leaders to explain party's situation & attempt to iron out differences. Muslim community supported…

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Two JD(S) Muslim leaders resign following alliance with BJP in Karnataka

Disillusioned with the decision of the Janata Dal (Secular) to join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, two Muslim leaders associated with the regional party have decided to cut their ties with it, while a few more are said to be contemplating a…

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Congress sees dichotomy in JD(S) continuing to partner in LDF govt.

The Congress on Saturday accused the Left Democratic Front of employing double standards by continuing to partner in the government with the Janata Dal (Secular) which has entered into a national alliance with the BJP. It pointed out that there is a dichotomy between the LDF’s professed stand against the…

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Drop bandh call, says Shivakumar; Opposition backs protesters

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to organisers of Mandya bandh to drop the call, arguing that it will not help the Cauvery cause, even as he slammed the Opposition for “politicising” the issue. He also indicated that some quantum of water had to be released before approaching the…

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