Archive · 25 Jan 2026
JD(S) leaders criticize Congress at rally
H.D. Kumaraswamy and H.D. Deve Gowda, leaders of the JD(S) party, held a big meeting in Hassan to show that their party is still strong.
They criticized the Congress government for demolishing homes in Bengaluru, leaving people, especially minorities, homeless in the cold.
They also talked about how the Congress government is spending too much money and not taking care of people properly.
Kumaraswamy mentioned that he entered politics by accident and did good things like banning liquor.
He also warned government officials about corruption.
Deve Gowda, who is 93 years old and has been in politics for a long time, said the JD(S) has completed 25 years and is still relevant.
JD(S) leaders H.D. Kumaraswamy and H.D. Deve Gowda held a rally in Hassan to assert the party's strength.
Kumaraswamy criticized the Congress government for demolitions in Bengaluru, leaving people homeless in freezing conditions.
He alleged that the Congress government is excessively relying on welfare guarantees and incurring huge debts.
Kumaraswamy warned government officials about corruption and questioned the government's actions in various cases.
Deve Gowda mentioned his health issues, undergoing dialysis thrice a week, but attended the rally out of gratitude.
- Who
- H.D. Kumaraswamy, H.D. Deve Gowda, JD(S) leaders
- What
- JD(S) silver jubilee public convention in Hassan
- When
- January 24, 2024
- Where
- Hassan, Karnataka
- Why
- To assert JD(S) strength and criticize the Congress government
JD(S)
Congress
Demolitions in Bengaluru
JD(S)
Congress is responsible for the demolitions and the suffering of people, especially minorities, who were left homeless in freezing conditions.
Congress
Not explicitly stated in the articles.
Government Debt
JD(S)
The Congress government is excessively relying on welfare guarantees and incurring huge debts, including Rs 8 lakh crore in Karnataka.
Congress
Not explicitly stated in the articles.
Government Corruption
JD(S)
The Congress government is rewarding police officers involved in questionable investigations and retaining officers involved in corruption cases.
Congress
Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Event
- JD(S) silver jubilee public convention in Hassan
- Speakers
- H.D. Kumaraswamy, H.D. Deve Gowda
- Opponents
- Ruling Congress
- Health
- H.D. Deve Gowda undergoing dialysis thrice a week
- Alliance
- JD(S) allied with BJP in NDA
- Projects
- IIT, airport development, industrial clusters
- Demolitions
- Controversial demolitions in Thanisandra and Kogilu Layouts, Bengaluru
- Government Debt
- Rs 8 lakh crore debt in Karnataka