With the Channapatna bye-election approaching, former Chief Minister of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy took aim at Congress leaders on Sunday, declaring, "Thieves are uniting with thieves," to criticize what he views as politically motivated alliances.
Union Minister Shobha Karandlajeat an election campaign in Singarajipura on Friday urged voters to support NDA candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy in the upcoming election, emphasizing that this election is for a "good cause" and is focused on positive change and development.
Shivakumar also reminded voters of his past victories, adding, "The people of this district have elected me five times. I have also defeated HD Kumaraswamy. My nominee has also defeated HD Deve Gowda. He (HD Deve Gowda) should remember this."
Responding to Congress leaders who made light of the tears shed by H.D. Kumaraswamy and Nikhil Kumaraswamy during the Channapatna election campaign, former Prime Minister Deve Gowda stated that his family has endured hardships and emerged from poverty. "Tears are an inheritance in our family
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy made a direct accusation on Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, accusing him of destroying the lives of Ganga Matsya community members, who once led a peaceful life by fishing in lakes.
Addressing a gathering, alongside BJP State President BY Vijayendra, Kumaraswamy promised that "just as Hubballi-Dharwad became twin cities, Channapatna and Ramanagara will also develop into twin industrial hubs."
Stating that people vote on the basis of performance, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Monday that all those who played political game of chess are doomed.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara ahead of the high-stakes bye-election for the Channapatna assembly seat, questioning how the Congress candidate could develop the entire constituency when he has failed to develop his ow
Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday expressed optimism about the NDA's chances in the upcoming Channapatna by-elections, stating that he is confident that the NDA candidate will win at any cost, with the blessings of the goddesses.
During an emotionally charged campaign rally, Nikhil said "The setbacks we faced were not due to a lack of support from the people, but because of Congress's hidden conspiracies against us."
Speaking during his campaign in various villages of Channapatna, Kumaraswamy alleged that during the last assembly election, Congress allegedly distributed gift coupons worth Rs 3,000 and Rs 5,000 in constituencies like Ramanagara and Magadi.