Sun Feb 08 13:16:01 UTC 2026: ## JD(S) Leader Kumaraswamy Publicly Disowns G.T. Deve Gowda, Citing Loyalty Concerns

The Story:
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy has publicly disowned senior JD(S) leader and Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Deve Gowda, citing concerns about Gowda’s loyalty to the party. Kumaraswamy made the statements during a press conference in Mysuru on February 8, 2026, expressing disappointment over Gowda’s recent public praise of Congress Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He questioned how Gowda could claim to be with the JD(S) while consistently praising a rival party’s leader.

Key Points:
* February 8, 2026: Kumaraswamy publicly questions G.T. Deve Gowda’s loyalty to the JD(S).
* Kumaraswamy cites Gowda’s praise of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as evidence of disloyalty.
* Kumaraswamy refers to Gowda’s speech at the 2024 Dasara inauguration, where he defended Siddaramaiah in relation to the MUDA controversy.
* Kumaraswamy states that the JD(S) will field a strong candidate in Chamundeshwari in the next election, indicating Gowda will likely not be the candidate.
* Kumaraswamy expresses confidence that the BJP–JD(S) alliance will win all 11 Assembly seats in Mysuru district in the next elections.

Key Takeaways:

  • The public disowning of G.T. Deve Gowda highlights internal rifts within the JD(S) and strains within the BJP-JD(S) alliance.
  • Kumaraswamy is actively attempting to consolidate his party’s position by addressing perceived disloyalty and projecting confidence in future electoral success.
  • The upcoming Assembly elections in Mysuru district will likely be a key test of the strength and unity of the BJP–JD(S) alliance.
  • The focus on Chamundeshwari constituency indicates its strategic importance in the upcoming elections.
  • G.T. Deve Gowda’s future political trajectory is now uncertain, likely requiring him to seek alternatives outside the JD(S).

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