Addressing the media before the parliamentary session, Gowda hinted at the significant matters he intends to raise during the discussions but opted to keep the details under wraps until he addresses the Parliament.
Amid speculations of an alliance with the JD(S) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections next year, BJP leader R Ashoka clarified on Friday that the tie-up hadn't been finalised yet as the final call on the same rests with the party's high command.
As per meeting sources, opinions have been sought by the MLAs, ex-MLAs, and senior party leaders about supporting the BJP in Loksabha election. Leaders have given their opinion in favour of it as its JDS's last chance to remain alive as they lost the 2023 assembly elections badly, winning on
Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) supremo HD Deve Gowda, who is also a member of the Rajya Sabha, informed that he could not participate in the Rajya Sabha proceedings on Monday due to illness.
Ruling out the possibility of forging a pact with Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of next year's Lok Sabha polls, the Janata Dal (Secular) chief HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday said that his party will go all alone into the polls.
"Former PM, HD Deve Gowda is a senior leader and he will guide everyone when it comes to land, water, and language of Karnataka. Every year I will come and wish former PM Deve Gowda his birthday, this year too I come here to wish him," Bommai said.
Nikhil lost to Congress candidate HA Iqbal Hussain by 10,715 votes while the BJP candidate Gautham Gowda secured 12,912 votes, as per the Election Commission of India.
Former prime minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Deve Gowda on Saturday said that he will stand with left parties in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.