<p>JD(S) leader, also former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy alleged rampant irregularities and corruption in the cooperative sector, including Mysuru District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Societies’ Union Limited (MyMUL), which is going for elections on March 16.</p>.<p>In a press conference here, Kumaraswamy said, “There is rampant corruption and irregularities in cooperative sector and everyone knows it. There is no proper law and I will bring in change if JD(S) is elected.”</p>.<p>“I have never involved myself in cooperative election. But, this time, I will campaign for JD(S) syndicate for MyMUL election,” he said, adding that the Congress leaders are supporting the JD(S) and a Congress candidate is also in JD(S) syndicate, he said.</p>.<p><strong>Read | </strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-districts/stop-unnecessary-expenses-for-biffes-filmmakers-tell-cm-b-s-yediyurappa-960903.html" target="_blank"><strong>Stop unnecessary expenses for BIFFES, filmmakers tell CM B S Yediyurappa</strong></a></p>.<p>Kumaraswamy slammed JD(S) MLA G T Devegowda, who has distanced himself from the party activities for the last two years. JD(S) had given the responsibility of MyMUL to a few leaders. But, they are looking for personal gains rather than the development of the party.</p>.<p>Kumaraswamy said, “It is his responsibility to strengthen the party and to protect it. Victory and defeat is common in elections. I am not involving in the election for prestige.”</p>.<p>Kumaraswamy also claimed that MyMUL election is not between him and G T Devegowda or between JD(S) MLA Sa Ra Mahesh and Devegowda. “We have not come to show our strength, but to protect the party,” he said. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | </strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-politics/make-balachandra-jarkiholi-water-resources-minister-shrimant-patil-960898.html" target="_blank"><strong>Make Balachandra Jarkiholi water resources minister: Shrimant Patil</strong></a></p>.<p>Alleging rampant corruption in the recruitment process of MyMUL, Kumaraswamy alleged that the authorities have illegally collected Rs 60 crore while filling vacant posts.</p>.<p>To a query about former JD(S) MLA Madhu Bangarappa’s meeting with Leade rof the Opposition Siddaramaiah, Kumaraswamy said, “Madhu is free to take a decision and it is a closed chapter.” Madhu Bangarappa, also son of former chief minister S Bangarappa, has announced joining Congress. </p>.<p>Sa Ra Mahesh, MLA M Ashvin Kumar, leaders Ravi Kumar and others were present.</p>
<p>JD(S) leader, also former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy alleged rampant irregularities and corruption in the cooperative sector, including Mysuru District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Societies’ Union Limited (MyMUL), which is going for elections on March 16.</p>.<p>In a press conference here, Kumaraswamy said, “There is rampant corruption and irregularities in cooperative sector and everyone knows it. There is no proper law and I will bring in change if JD(S) is elected.”</p>.<p>“I have never involved myself in cooperative election. But, this time, I will campaign for JD(S) syndicate for MyMUL election,” he said, adding that the Congress leaders are supporting the JD(S) and a Congress candidate is also in JD(S) syndicate, he said.</p>.<p><strong>Read | </strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-districts/stop-unnecessary-expenses-for-biffes-filmmakers-tell-cm-b-s-yediyurappa-960903.html" target="_blank"><strong>Stop unnecessary expenses for BIFFES, filmmakers tell CM B S Yediyurappa</strong></a></p>.<p>Kumaraswamy slammed JD(S) MLA G T Devegowda, who has distanced himself from the party activities for the last two years. JD(S) had given the responsibility of MyMUL to a few leaders. But, they are looking for personal gains rather than the development of the party.</p>.<p>Kumaraswamy said, “It is his responsibility to strengthen the party and to protect it. Victory and defeat is common in elections. I am not involving in the election for prestige.”</p>.<p>Kumaraswamy also claimed that MyMUL election is not between him and G T Devegowda or between JD(S) MLA Sa Ra Mahesh and Devegowda. “We have not come to show our strength, but to protect the party,” he said. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | </strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-politics/make-balachandra-jarkiholi-water-resources-minister-shrimant-patil-960898.html" target="_blank"><strong>Make Balachandra Jarkiholi water resources minister: Shrimant Patil</strong></a></p>.<p>Alleging rampant corruption in the recruitment process of MyMUL, Kumaraswamy alleged that the authorities have illegally collected Rs 60 crore while filling vacant posts.</p>.<p>To a query about former JD(S) MLA Madhu Bangarappa’s meeting with Leade rof the Opposition Siddaramaiah, Kumaraswamy said, “Madhu is free to take a decision and it is a closed chapter.” Madhu Bangarappa, also son of former chief minister S Bangarappa, has announced joining Congress. </p>.<p>Sa Ra Mahesh, MLA M Ashvin Kumar, leaders Ravi Kumar and others were present.</p>