<p>Rumours about JD(S) MLAs of Mandya district showing interest in joining the BJP are doing rounds in the district, especially after the K R Pet bypolls concluded.</p>.<p>BJP candidate Narayana Gowda won the bypolls by a huge margin after defeating JD(S) candidate, paving way for the party to open its account in the district. JD(S) had a strong foothold in Mandya district after it swept the Assembly elections in 2018.</p>.<p>It may be mentioned that JD(S) MLA Suresh Gowda sought the blessings of Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa during his visit to Adichunchanagiri recently. There are strong rumours about Nagamangala MLA Suresh Gowda and Srirangapatna MLA Ravindra Srikantaiah planning to join the saffron party.</p>.<p>However, all JD(S) MLAs have been denying this. MLA K Annadani on Monday clarified that the party MLAs are loyal to the JD(S) and will not defect to any party.</p>
<p>Rumours about JD(S) MLAs of Mandya district showing interest in joining the BJP are doing rounds in the district, especially after the K R Pet bypolls concluded.</p>.<p>BJP candidate Narayana Gowda won the bypolls by a huge margin after defeating JD(S) candidate, paving way for the party to open its account in the district. JD(S) had a strong foothold in Mandya district after it swept the Assembly elections in 2018.</p>.<p>It may be mentioned that JD(S) MLA Suresh Gowda sought the blessings of Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa during his visit to Adichunchanagiri recently. There are strong rumours about Nagamangala MLA Suresh Gowda and Srirangapatna MLA Ravindra Srikantaiah planning to join the saffron party.</p>.<p>However, all JD(S) MLAs have been denying this. MLA K Annadani on Monday clarified that the party MLAs are loyal to the JD(S) and will not defect to any party.</p>
