Fri Nov 08 19:17:24 UTC 2024: ## Deve Gowda Vows to Topple Karnataka Congress Government, Praises Modi

**Bengaluru:** Former Prime Minister and JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda has declared an all-out war against the ruling Congress government in Karnataka, vowing to fight till its removal. He reiterated his commitment to active politics, stating, “Until there is last breath in this life, I will fight in politics.”

Addressing reporters on Friday, Deve Gowda, who is campaigning for his grandson Nikhil Kumaraswamy in the upcoming Channapatna by-polls, launched a scathing attack on Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, accusing him of using money power to defeat his son and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy in the recent Lok Sabha polls.

He further alleged the Congress government’s misuse of funds meant for the Valmiki community for Telangana elections, claiming, “This government has to be removed.”

Deve Gowda also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauding his leadership and stating that the JD(S) joined the NDA due to the lack of a strong leader in the INDIA alliance. He further compared Modi to former US President Donald Trump, highlighting their good relationship and its benefits for India’s economic growth and security.

Responding to Deve Gowda’s accusations, Shivakumar refuted the comparison between himself and Kumaraswamy, stating that while Kumaraswamy hails from a political family, he is a “poor farmer’s son” and an “honest soldier of the people.” He dismissed Deve Gowda’s call for the government’s removal, highlighting its strong mandate from the people.

The Channapatna by-polls are scheduled for November 13, with the contest being seen as a potential indicator of the political landscape in Karnataka.

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