Was not in favour of forming government with Congress; Rahul, Sonia pressurized us: HD Deve Gowda
Bengaluru: Former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo HD Devegowda on Thursday asserted that the coalition government between his party and Congress was formed due to pressure from Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and that he himself was not in favour of forming the government.
“Congress senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad held my hands and pleaded that Kumaraswamy should become the Chief Minister. I personally was not in favour of forming this government. It was pressure from Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi that led to the formation of this government” Devegowda said while addressing press conference at the JD(S) office in the city.
Devegowda’s statement come in the wake of media reports suggesting that former and co-ordination committee chairman Siddaramaiah has sought his party high command to withdraw support from Kumaraswamy government as it is denting the image of party in the state.
“Our party leaders and members will not issue any adverse statements in media and elsewhere and the image of coalition government will not be damaged by them. I will focus strengthening party. I don’t wish to comment on this issue further” Devegowda added.
Devegowda further stated that he has asked Rahul Gandhi to not resign from the post of Congress President when the met last week in Delhi.
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Karnataka Speaker Khader finishes fourth in Dirt Prix event
Mangaluru (PTI): Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Sunday finished fourth in a dirt track racing event organised by the Indian Motor Sports Club here.
Driving a Volkswagen Polo GT, Khader narrowly missed a podium finish, ending just seconds behind the third-place finisher.
An avid motorsport enthusiast since his college days, Khader has participated in several racing events involving both motorcycles and cars.
Organisers said his performance on the dirt track was consistent with his previous racing record.
Speaking informally after the event, Khader said he continues to follow motorsport and enjoys driving, describing the experience as a "refreshing change" from his official responsibilities.
The Dirt Prix event saw participation from multiple racers and was aimed at promoting grassroots motorsport.
