Karnataka Politics: No Rift in BJP-JD(S) Alliance, Says Kumaraswamy

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy dismissed rumors of a rift between BJP and JD(S) in Karnataka. While some leaders advocate for a coordination committee, he stressed the alliance's strength and their focus on organization building. The JD(S) was absent from the BJP’s 'Janakrosha Yatre'.

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday dismissed reports of discord between BJP and JD(S) in Karnataka, affirming that there is no threat to their alliance. Despite some leaders pushing for a coordination committee, Kumaraswamy emphasized the stability and focus on strengthening their organizational structures.

The latest point of contention surfaced when JD(S) was notably absent from the BJP’s 'Janakrosha Yatre', a campaign aimed at criticizing the Congress government on various fronts. Kumaraswamy clarified that the JD(S) lacked an invitation to participate, asserting that the initiative was solely a BJP endeavor.

Additionally, JD(S) leaders like C B Suresh Babu and youth wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy have called for forming a coordination committee to enhance collaboration. The alliance, forged in 2023, had successfully contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and its leaders continue working towards bolstering party organizations.