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The Janata Dal (Secular) celebrated its 25th anniversary on November 21, 2025, by unanimously re-electing H.D. Deve Gowda as the national president and H.D. Kumaraswamy as the state president. Party leaders emphasized the need to strengthen the organization under their leadership. Both Gowda and Kumaraswamy criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for leaving the party despite its assistance in his political rise. The party’s youth wing president, Nikhil Kumaraswamy, pledged to work to bring the party to power. The national council also decided to address farmer’s interests and strengthen the party.

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Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy Re-Elected as JD(S) Presidents at Silver Jubilee Celebration

BENGALURU – November 22, 2025 – In a show of unity and reaffirmation, the Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) marked its 25th anniversary on Friday by re-electing H.D. Deve Gowda as national president and H.D. Kumaraswamy as state president. The unanimous decision was made at the party’s national council meeting in Bengaluru.

Party leaders emphasized the critical need to bolster the JD(S)’s organizational strength under the experienced leadership of Gowda and Kumaraswamy, citing significant potential for growth at both the national and state levels.

“The JD(S) remains the sole regional party of Karnataka, a testament to the hard work and dedication of Mr. Gowda and Mr. Kumaraswamy,” stated JD(S) Legislature Party leader C.B. Suresh Babu following the meeting.

During the event, both Gowda and Kumaraswamy took aim at current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, a former member of the JD(S). Gowda criticized Siddaramaiah for abandoning the party after benefiting from its support. Kumaraswamy further asserted that Siddaramaiah would not have achieved his current political stature without the opportunities afforded to him by the JD(S).

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, president of the party’s youth wing, committed to working tirelessly to realize his grandfather’s vision of the JD(S) achieving independent power in the state.

The national council also resolved to prioritize farmer’s welfare and strengthen the party’s structure. Formal resolutions on these issues are expected to be ratified at the party’s national executive meeting on Saturday.

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