JD(S) Awaits BJP's Decision on H D Gowda's Rajya Sabha Renomination
JD(S) awaits BJP's call on renominating H D Gowda to Rajya Sabha
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The Janata Dal (Secular) party is waiting for the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision regarding the renomination of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda for the Rajya Sabha elections. JD(S) leaders believe his candidacy could enhance outreach to the Vokkaliga community in Karnataka.
- 01JD(S) leaders, including H D Kumaraswamy, support renominating H D Deve Gowda to strengthen ties with the Vokkaliga community.
- 02No formal communication has been received from BJP regarding Gowda's renomination.
- 03The final decision is expected to involve Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has a good rapport with Gowda.
- 04BJP's state unit has suggested alternative candidates, but the decision rests with the central leadership.
- 05The deadline for filing nominations is June 8, prompting an imminent decision from the BJP.
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The Janata Dal (Secular) party (JD(S)) is currently awaiting a decision from its coalition partner, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), regarding the renomination of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda for the Rajya Sabha elections. JD(S) leaders, including Union Steel Minister H D Kumaraswamy, have expressed strong support for Gowda's candidacy, believing it would enhance outreach to the Vokkaliga community, particularly in the old Mysuru region. Despite the lack of formal communication from the BJP, a senior JD(S) leader indicated that the ultimate decision would likely involve Prime Minister Narendra Modi, considering his relationship with Gowda. The BJP's state unit has proposed alternative candidates, but the final call rests with the central leadership. Kumaraswamy has been actively engaging with BJP leaders to discuss the situation. The deadline for filing nominations is June 8, making a swift decision necessary.
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The decision regarding Gowda's renomination could influence the political landscape in Karnataka, particularly among the Vokkaliga community.
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