Energy Minister D K Shivakumar, who is also the state publicity commitee in charge, expressed confidence of the Congress winning the upcoming Assembly elections.

Speaking at the Congress workers meet, where former minister Gangadhar Gowda joined the Congress here at Belthangady on Wednesday, he said, “A country cannot have a single caste and religion. For the unity of the country, the voters should support the Congress.”

The Congress believes in development work and has not given any scope for corruption, he added.

Stating that Dakshina Kannada is a holy land, he said owing to the communal stand of the BJP, many are joining the Congress. With senior leader like Gangadhar Gowda joining the Congress, the party will be strengthened further.

Kerala former CM omen Chandy said “unity is the strength of Indians. Prime Minister Narendra Modi who had promised to bring back black money stashed in Swiss banks has failed to do so.”