Why kingmaker? We want to emerge kings: H.D. Deve Gowda Premium
The Hindu
The nonagenarian former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowdaspoke to The Hindu on the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election and the possible scenarios ahead of the 2024 Parliamentary election.
The nonagenarian former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda is a veteran of several epic political battles over the course of his six decades in electoral politics. Despite his age and health issues, he is still in the electoral arena, hitting the campaign trail for the Janata Dal (Secular), which he founded in 1999. Known for his sharp analysis of the political climate in the State, Mr. Gowda is actively involved in troubleshooting for the party, which is now led by his son and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. He spoke to The Hindu on the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election and the possible scenarios ahead of the 2024 Parliamentary election.
Excerpts from the interview:
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