‘JD(S) will be in power in 2023’

Former MP of Mandya L R Shivaramegowda said that the JD(S) will be the kingmaker after the 2023 Assembly election and H D Kumaraswamy will be the chief minister again.

Speaking to reporters here, on Monday, Shivaramegowda said, “No one can stop the JD(S) from assuming power in 2023. When I told that Kumaraswamy will the CM in 2018, many ridiculed me. Later, the Congress leaders approached Kumaraswamy, seeking support.”

In 2023 also, national parties will come to the doors of the JD(S), seeking support and Kumaraswamy will be the CM, he said.

Shivaramegowda claimed that he will be the candidate of Nagamangala Assembly segment in Mandya district in the 2023 election. Alternative arrangements will be made for present JD(S) MLA Suresh Gowda. There are many opportunities in the JD(S) and it will be further strengthened in Mandya, he said.

Speaking about the rift between the JD(S) leaders and MLA G T Devegowda, Shivaramegowda said, “The JD(S) is inevitable for Devegowda. Likewise, the JD(S) also needs Devegowda. He will be with the party. The leaders will sort out the issues. Devegowda will not join the Congress because he defeated Siddaramaiah in the last election. He will not join the BJP. There are differences in every party and all issues will be resolved.”