Archive · 28 Dec 2025
JD(S) downplays Deve Gowda's solo poll pitch
The Janata Dal (Secular) or JD(S) leader, H D Deve Gowda, suggested that his party might contest local body elections alone instead of with its alliance partner, the BJP.
This came after the BJP won some local elections in areas where JD(S) is usually strong.
The JD(S) later said that Gowda's comments were more about strategy than a definite decision.
The BJP, on the other hand, claims that their recent wins show that people are upset with the Congress government.
Both parties are preparing for the upcoming local body elections, but there are some tensions within their alliance.
JD(S) leader H D Deve Gowda suggested the party might go solo in local body polls due to local dynamics and seat-sharing difficulties.
BJP state president B Y Vijayendra claims recent town panchayat election results indicate public anger against the Congress government.
BJP achieved success in town panchayats including Doddaballapur, Bajpe, Kinnigoli, Manki, and Bashettihalli.
JD(S) leaders are concerned that the alliance with BJP may erode their traditional Vokkaliga support base.
Both parties are preparing for the upcoming local body polls, with the JD(S) planning a series of conventions in January.
- Who
- JD(S) leader H D Deve Gowda and BJP state president B Y Vijayendra
- What
- JD(S) downplays Deve Gowda's solo poll pitch, BJP claims town panchayat wins reflect anti-Congress sentiment
- When
- Recent town panchayat elections and upcoming local body polls early next year
- Where
- Karnataka, including Bengaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, and Bengaluru Rural districts
- Why
- JD(S) seeks to protect its organizational base and BJP claims public anger against the Congress government
JD(S) Perspective
BJP Perspective
Alliance for Local Body Polls
JD(S) Perspective
JD(S) suggests it may go solo in local body polls due to local dynamics and seat-sharing difficulties.
BJP Perspective
BJP state president B Y Vijayendra says the state unit will follow the party high command's decision on alliance.
Concerns Over Vokkaliga Support
JD(S) Perspective
JD(S) leaders are worried that the alliance with BJP may erode their traditional Vokkaliga support base.
BJP Perspective
BJP claims recent victories in urban local bodies, including Doddaballapur, a JD(S) stronghold.
- JD(S) Leader
- H D Deve Gowda
- BJP State President
- B Y Vijayendra
- Recent BJP Wins
- Doddaballapur, Bajpe, Kinnigoli, Manki, Bashettihalli
- Upcoming Elections
- Local body polls scheduled early next year
- JD(S) Concerns
- Erosion of traditional Vokkaliga support base
