Deve Gowda praises railway minister amid alliance rumours


Bengaluru, Jun 7 (IANS): Amid rumours of an alliance between the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, former Prime Minister and senior JD-S chief H.D. Deve Gowda on Wednesday lauded the efforts of Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw following the June 2 Odisha train tragedy in which at least 288 lives were lost.

"Ashwini Vaishnaw has worked tirelessly and drawn appreciation," Deve Gowda said at a time when the opposition is demanding Vaishnaw's resignation over the horrific incident.

The timing of Deve Gowda's statement is seen as the JD-S developing proximity with the BJP.

"Vaishnaw has taken all possible measures to deal with the huge losses and damages incurred in the train tragedy. The minister is working at his full capacity and demanding resignation at this phase is not tenable," Deve Gowda stated.

Deve Gowda on Tuesday said that it is an open secret that many Congress leaders in the states, including Karnataka, have joined hands with the BJP for their selfish goals.

He said this while answering questions about a possible alliance of his party with the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and if he would take the lead if like-minded parties came together to form a front against the BJP.

Deve Gowda was also questioned whether he would support the efforts of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to form a front against the BJP.

Responding to the questions, Deve Gowda told the media that he will answer this question if you (referring to the reporters) are able to show one party which has pursued politics without joining hands with BJP.

"Various parties in different states have a direct or an indirect understanding with the BJP. Many leaders of Congress are hand in glove with the BJP. We can see the trend in Karnataka. There is nothing to hide in this matter," he said.

The statements are seen as a setback for the opposition Congress and other political parties who are trying to form a front against the BJP.

Sources, both in JD-S and BJP confirmed that nothing could be ruled out at this stage.

Since Congress is growing stronger in Karnataka, the situation might compel both parties to forge an alliance for the Lok Sabha elections. According to a source, "if not for a direct alliance, both parties would face elections with an understanding to defeat the Congress".

 

  

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    JDS was expecting to be in a position of King maker. People of Karnataka rejected the motives of King maker as well as the so called King....!!!!!!??????

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  • Rajesh, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    KARNATAKA's MIR JAFAR ------- DEVE GOWDA with BJP --

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  • Anil shenoy, Goa

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Devegowda is right Satish jharkoli ,18 members of the last jd cong govt ,Cheluva ,and others are seeing who will win loksabha then move ..

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  • myna, mysuru

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    JD(S) is the most untrustworthy and deceptive party with self-centred leaders who have no love for the electorate. With the Congress's support, HDD became the PM and present Rajya Sabha Member. Otherwise, he would have been long forgotten. His son is equally an opportunist. He formed the government with Congress's support and became the CM. Karnataka will be saved if the JD(S) is electorally defeated. Otherwise, they will go on damaging the political system in Karnataka. Even when the then Janata Dal had a majority the government of S R Bommai was pulled down because of HDDs rivalry. Rest is History.

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  • Raman, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    We Have to conclude both BJP AND JDS ARE PARTIES WITH OUT ANY PRINCIPLES....... BJP accuses always congress of dynasty politics .. Meaning Nehru Gandhi ..... Now jds all know Deve Gowda was Chief min.. prime minister.. Son Chief. Min .. by various means . Another son revanna Minister ... Grandson MP .. daughters in law in political positions.. So bjp Has no problem ..dynasty. ....In their own party many from Political families.. incl just ousted. CM BOMMAI .. Also BJP sleep walked over corruption in Karnataka Adani etc and rightly ousted in Karnataka..... BJP joined. Anna Hazare movement.. anti corruption protests etc Later all silence on corruption... natIonal. Security. Blame Nehru. But unable to actually act China Border .. accepted. Weaker position..not able to diplomatically apply pressure More imports from China now ..

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  • AJ, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Please read below statement by Mr Subramanyam Swamy, "Now we know: The fast train that flew off the tracks to an oncoming train was never to be allowed on those tracks since the tracks were meant for a slower train. Thus Rail Mantri must resign without waiting for a nod from the PM. Of course Modi is world famous for recruiting incompetent, or competent but inappropriate spineless chelas as Ministers. He is paying a price. Manipur is another example of incompetent but loyal chela as head." This is says current political situation.

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  • Raman, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    FATHER SON GRANDSON AND DIL PARTY -- AND ---DIL --DAUGHTERS IN LAW -- who enter DEVE GOWDA family and say --- --\ ‘Yeh Dil Maange More’--

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  • Willie Menda, Bangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Tomorrow, he will wear a RSS chaddi saying it is the symbol of secularism

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    old fox ! noooooooooo🐃👈

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  • Reshmi Salian, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    This old fox wants to see his son as CM at any cost. Now it is evident that Congress will not put any grass to him as they have full majority and so this guy doing chaploosi of BJP. JDS has lost miserably and no significance in Karnataka.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Any listeners or talking for self ! (satisfaction) Marte dumb Tak

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  • JOHN V MARTIS, PANGLA

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    It's time to for Deve Gowda to retire from politics and take a much needed rest.

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  • Pnto, Mglr

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    This party is just trying to be opportunistic n not bothered about country, state or people of karnataka. Their only aim is fam6must remain in power.imagine hundreds hav died with this accident instead asking da minister to set right safety n care of these families he is concabout his family n power that too being an ex PM.

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  • Dileep Dipankar, sakleshpura

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    No Secular No farmer party... This is typically lottery party. People taught good lesson this time by giving just 19 seats, Next election will reduce more.

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  • Raghuram, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Not a farmers party or secular as " S " signifies -- ONLY A political trader party --

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  • Rajan, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Once Shri Deve gowda used the B word against Yeddyurappa -- (JDS at one time joined BJP with a fifty fifty CM arrangement but last minute while HDK 's term was over -- conspired and refused to hand over -- to YEDDY ) --- a long tale -- (NOW THIS REF --https://www.indiatoday.in/latest-headlines/story/gowda-uses-foul-language-against-yeddyurappa-64697-2010-01-09)--- ######## This is quite a game, politics. There are no permanent enemies, and no permanent friends, only permanent interests. -- an old quote -- Henry kissinger --

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  • Alfria, Manglore/Mumbai

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    He has out grown and now he his thinking and talk has become childish, don't pay attention to childish talk, jds is a waste party.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Boot Licker ...

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  • George, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Wish to see, Sri Deve Gowda become PM soon.

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Deve Gowda praises railway minister amid alliance rumours..We must know what is thedifference between wisdom and foolish. A fool always praise another fool because Deve Gowda recongnise only foolish persons.

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  • Rathan, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Alwyn Your statement holds good when DG spoke about Nehru,Gandhiand others ? T

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  • Satya, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Him, his son and his party have no significance nor are relevant in the state. It is only a desperate attempt to clutch at straws. Reminds me of a scavenger trying to feed on the leftovers and trying to be pally with a predator.

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  • Dr Kusuma Kumari Gunji MBBS GDO, Nellore Kodyadka

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Joining with BJP will not do anything good for JDS. Better to contest alone

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  • CHARLES SALDANHA, Malad -Malwani

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    The horrible train accident and contrary to that praising railway minister.He should have been resigned.Dal me kuch kaala hai....Gowdre ......

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  • Rahul, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    He is not praising but fighting for his survival .People of Karnataka poured hot 🔥 water on their kingmaker plans.

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    the most corrupt fellow in karu nadu politics...he is with every party..only criteria suitcase full of money and to give post to his muddu maga kari idli

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  • El En Tea, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    How many MP seat have JDS?

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  • Prabhu, Karkala

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Check in google.

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  • Surendra Poojari, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    El En Tee.....JDS has only one MP that is Prajwal Revanna from Hassan.

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  • Ahmed, Bangalore

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Remove tge letter S for secular from ur party name and replace it as C for communal.. All these fake secular words doesn't suit you.. The two ideologies are totally different and yet they want to join which clearly indicates these peiplare just opportunists rather following being truthful to their values. Wipe off JDS and BJP completely and permanently forever.

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  • Manohar, Udupi

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    JDS is just a bamboo in the wind.......

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  • M. Kamath, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    People have become very smart and self analyze what is going on. Some politicians still continue to mislead people for their gain. Why Honorable Deve Gowda Ji not retiring? He became CM, PM. His son became CM. Son/grandsons/daughter in law all became MP/MLA. Once you taste the power, it is difficult to live without power I guess. We call it PrajaPrabhutva. Praje becomes Prabhu only before the election.

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  • Prem, moodbidri

    Thu, Jun 08 2023

    Before JDS vanish, Deve Gowdru wants to see his family man becoming central minister

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  • PAUL DSOUZA, DUBAI

    Wed, Jun 07 2023

    ವಿನಾಶ ಕಾಲೇ ವಿಪರೀತ ಬುದ್ಧಿ...!!!

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