<p>The questions of media persons provoked an outburst of anger by former prime minister and JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda, during his visit to the city to attend a private function on Thursday.</p>.<p>Gowda targeted media persons when they sought his reaction on the possible JD(S)-BJP alliance, saying “Did I go to Yediyurappa’s house to make a matrimonial alliance? I know to do politics”.</p>.<p>Refusing to react in this regard, Gowda said, "Be it Siddaramaiah or Yediyurappa, do I visit their house to extend personal family relationship? The media have been twisting my statements since long. Don’t they have general knowledge? I have seen a lot of struggle, in my political journey”.</p>.<p>He was irked when questioned about BJP leader Jagadish Shettar’s JD(S)-BJP re-marriage statement. Gowda said, Shettar has used the terms remarriage and ‘Bele kalu’. "But, at my age, it is not necessary to seek a relationship with anybody. I have been in politics for more than six decades. I know to take the right decision at the appropriate time," he said. Gowda said that he does not wish to see Opposition leader Siddaramaiah’s face again.</p>.<p>When asked about the harassment of JD(S) workers by Yadgir Sub-Inspector, Gowda said, “I had told that if the government does not take suitable action against the SI, I will protest in front of the CM’s house. But, the media projected it differently. However, as soon as I warned of dharna, the SI was transferred. Who is he to threaten the people, by placing the gun in their mouth?" he asked.</p>
<p>The questions of media persons provoked an outburst of anger by former prime minister and JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda, during his visit to the city to attend a private function on Thursday.</p>.<p>Gowda targeted media persons when they sought his reaction on the possible JD(S)-BJP alliance, saying “Did I go to Yediyurappa’s house to make a matrimonial alliance? I know to do politics”.</p>.<p>Refusing to react in this regard, Gowda said, "Be it Siddaramaiah or Yediyurappa, do I visit their house to extend personal family relationship? The media have been twisting my statements since long. Don’t they have general knowledge? I have seen a lot of struggle, in my political journey”.</p>.<p>He was irked when questioned about BJP leader Jagadish Shettar’s JD(S)-BJP re-marriage statement. Gowda said, Shettar has used the terms remarriage and ‘Bele kalu’. "But, at my age, it is not necessary to seek a relationship with anybody. I have been in politics for more than six decades. I know to take the right decision at the appropriate time," he said. Gowda said that he does not wish to see Opposition leader Siddaramaiah’s face again.</p>.<p>When asked about the harassment of JD(S) workers by Yadgir Sub-Inspector, Gowda said, “I had told that if the government does not take suitable action against the SI, I will protest in front of the CM’s house. But, the media projected it differently. However, as soon as I warned of dharna, the SI was transferred. Who is he to threaten the people, by placing the gun in their mouth?" he asked.</p>
