'Let's See What Happens, No Decision On Seat Sharing': Kumaraswamy On JD(S)-BJP Merger

Karnataka BJP-JDS Alliance: Further, Kumaraswamy in a twist to his stand during 2019 general elections accused Congress of looting the people in the state.

Kumaraswamy recalled how he joined hands with BJP in 2006

Source : PTI

A day after BJP leader BS Yediyurappa confirmed JD(S)-BJP alliance for Lok Sabha elections 2021, JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy said that there was no discussion on seat sharing yet and they have only cordially met 2-3 times. Further, Kumaraswamy in a twist to his stand during 2019 general elections accused Congress of looting the people in the state. He also recalled how he joined hands with BJP in 2006.

On Saturday, former Karnataka CM & JD(S) Leader HD Kumaraswamy said, "Yediyurappa's yesterday reaction is his personal reaction. Until now, there has been no discussion on seat sharing or anything. We have met cordially 2 or 3 times."

"Later on, let us see what is going to happen... We are coming together and having a discussion to go before the people... People need it because Congress is looting the state. People need alternatives... I joined hands with the BJP in 2006. My goodwill was created because of my 20 months of administration," he said.

#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: On BJP-JD(S) Alliance, former Karnataka CM & JD(S) Leader HD Kumaraswamy says, "Yediyurappa's yesterday reaction is his personal reaction. Until now, there has been no discussion on seat sharing or anything. We have met cordially 2 or 3 times. Later… pic.twitter.com/8XQckO5nR7

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Earlier, former CM BS Yediyurappa said the merger of JD(S) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024 will strengthen BJP in Karnataka. He said, "I am happy that Deve Gowda ji met our Prime Minister and they have already finalised about 4 seats. I welcome them..."

Speaking to reporters at the Freedom Park, the former CM welcomed the alliance of BJP and JD(S). He said that with the alliance of JD(S) it is possible for BJP to win more seats in the general elections 2024.