Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said “The JD(S) is no more a secular party as it joined hands with the BJP a decade ago to form government.”

He passed this comment while speaking at a meet-the-press event in the city.

During the meet that was organised by the Mysuru District Journalists’ Association, the chief minister  called JD (s) leaders “opportunists”.

He said the Congress was not making a pre-poll alliance with any party, but if it were to join hands with anyone, it would only be with secular parties. When reporters asked him whether the party would choose the JD(S) as its ally in case of a hung Assembly, Mr. Siddaramaiah responded: “The JD(S) is not a secular party. It is no more a secular party as it joined hands with the BJP a decade ago to form government.”

He also accused the JD(S) of being hand in glove with the BJP. “With none of their leaders attacking each other and targeting only me in their campaigns, their hidden agenda is clear,” he said.

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Vatican City (AP): Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced.

“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church, Farrell said in the announcement.

“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalised.

“With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of God, One and Tribune."