<p>Speaking at a condolence meeting of former chief minister of West Bengal Jyoti Basu he said, “Gowda has been fighting for the cause of the poor and downtrodden and it is unparalleled. I will extend my full support to him,” said Bangarappa.<br /><br />Veteran Marxist leader Jyoti Basu fought for the poor throughout his life. Gowda has very well imbibed the qualities of Basu, the former Chief Minister added.<br /><br />Deve Gowda, speaking on the occasion, hailed Jyoti Basu as a secular leader.<br />The former prime minister said that he would dedicate a chapter on Jyoti Basu in his forthcoming autobiography.</p>
<p>Speaking at a condolence meeting of former chief minister of West Bengal Jyoti Basu he said, “Gowda has been fighting for the cause of the poor and downtrodden and it is unparalleled. I will extend my full support to him,” said Bangarappa.<br /><br />Veteran Marxist leader Jyoti Basu fought for the poor throughout his life. Gowda has very well imbibed the qualities of Basu, the former Chief Minister added.<br /><br />Deve Gowda, speaking on the occasion, hailed Jyoti Basu as a secular leader.<br />The former prime minister said that he would dedicate a chapter on Jyoti Basu in his forthcoming autobiography.</p>
