JD(S) legislator G.T. Devegowda to join Congress soon: Minister Madhu Bangarappa
Bengaluru: Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Madhu Bangarappa has said that G.T. Devegowda, the JD(S) legislator from Chamundeshwari constituency, will soon become a member of the Congress.
Addressing a program held in Shivamogga related to the cooperative sector, the minister said pointed out that many legislators had already shifted to the Congress and Gowda, who had a long-standing relation with the party, would do so too.
"Devegowda was a part of the Congress earlier and had been closely acquainted with the veteran leader for several years, although the last few years we had experienced a distance. Very soon, however, he will return to the Congress. We will also strive to retain him in the party henceforth," said Madhu Bangarappa.
The minister added that senior legislator Channabasappa too was in close contact with the Congress members for some time.
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KKR hammer DC by eight wickets as Allen smashes unbeaten ton
New Delhi (PTI): Finn Allen smashed a 47-ball 100 not out as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to register their fourth win on the trot in the IPL, here on Friday.
Opting to bowl, KKR spinners led by Sunil Narine strangled Delhi Capitals in the middle overs on a tacky surface to restrict them to 142/8.
Pathum Nissanka struck a quick 50 (29 balls; 5x4, 3x6) but Delhi lost momentum after his dismissal, scoring just 11 runs between the 12th and 16th overs as Anukul Roy (2/31), Kartik Tyagi (2/25) and Sunil Narine (1/17) applied the brakes.
Ashutosh Sharma’s late 28-ball 39 (3x4, 3x6), gave Delhi some respite.
In reply, Allen, who came in as Impact Sub for Varun Chakravarthy, smashed 10 sixes and five fours to make it a lopsided chase as KKR sealed the win in just 14.2 overs.
Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals 142/8 in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 50, Ashutosh Sharma 39; Anukul Roy 2/31, Kartik Tyagi 2/25). Kolkata Knight Riders 147/2 in 14.2 overs (Finn Allen 100 not out).
