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Why DKS release a good news for Deve Gowda family too?

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October 24, 2019

Bengaluru, Oct 24: The return of Congress stalwart D K Shivakumar to Karnataka, who was granted bail by the Delhi high court is not only a good news for his own party, but also for Deve Gowda family which is facing rebelling from a section of Janata Dal (Secular) leaders.

Twenty-seven legislators, including 11 MLCs, have reportedly decided to quit the JD(S) in protest against the alleged autocratic style of functioning of the Gowda family. Sources say the disgruntled legislators have already held a secret meeting and are planning to meet again to firm up plans.

With midterm polls a distinct possibility, these rebel legislators are moving to safeguard their careers, especially given the JD(S)’ waning popularity even in the Old Mysuru region. Reports suggest the Congress think-tank including CLP leader Siddaramaiah is keen on weakening the JD(S) to boost Congress’ prospects of returning to power.

However, Shivakumar’s return to the state is expected to stymie those efforts as the Kanakapura strongman enjoys a fine rapport with the Gowda family these days. Moreover, he would not want to earn the wrath of the Vokkaliga community by supporting the mission.

“After mending relations with the Gowda family, Shivakumar is being seen as a future leader of the Vokkaliga community,” said a close associate of Shivakumar. “Going by Shivakumar’s unflinching support to Kumaraswamy during the coalition government regime, the Gowda family is obliged to support him. Therefore, Shivakumar will neither support nor indulge in any plan to weaken the JD(S).”

Moreover, the Siddaramaiah camp may focus on consolidating their position within the Congress. “With Shivakumar and G Parameshwara coming under the I-T scanner, Siddaramaiah was unquestionable in the state Congress. But that will not be so now. Siddaramaiah cannot take any unilateral decision overlooking Shivakumar’s views,” another Congress leader said.

However, Siddaramaiah camp followers denied claims that they are working to weaken the JD(S). “Why will JD(S) MLAs quit party and join Congress when there are no elections around the corner? This is mere speculation,” a Congress leader said.

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April 29,2020

Udupi, Apr 29: Udupi Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesha on Wednesday said that though the district was in the green zone in connection with COVID-19, there would not be any further relaxations and the lockdown would continue till May 3.

According to a statement, he said that no fresh Covid-19 cases have been reported for the past month. However, the district is not immune to the threat of the infection. Thus, the lockdown would continue till May 3 with minimum relaxation.

The district has already initiated relaxations and mandatory guidelines have to be implemented, he further said.

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February 9,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 9: Senior JD(S) leader and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda has called upon all the regional parties and secular parties to join hands with the Congress and work in tandem to take on the BJP.

Noting that mere speeches would not help, he said the regional and secular parties should enhance their strength politically in the country.

"We all need to join together with Congress and work in tandem with the available strength only then will we be able to stop them (the BJP)," the JD(S) supremo said at a public meeting organised by the party in Hassan district on Saturday.

Gowda cautioned the regional and secular parties against sitting idle watching the developments in the country.

"If the small and regional parties do not exercise the powers given by Dr B R Ambedkar to the country, they (BJP) are going to the extent of finishing them up," he said. Interestingly, the JD(S) patriarch, had in the run-up to the December bypolls to Karnataka assembly said he would not align with the Congress and dubbed it as "not trustworthy."

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May 31,2020

Udupi, May 31: As many as 10 people have been tested positive for coronavirus in Udupi district today. 

The district has registered a total of 187 positive cases so far. Majority of the positive cases in Udupi district have inter-state travel history to Maharashtra.

Meanwhile, 14 people including three children who recovered from COVID -19 discharged from Government Hospital in Kundapura, in Udupi district.

Kundapura AC Raju, DHO Dr Sudhirchandra Sooda, taluk medical officer Dr Nagabhushan Udupa handed over a rose to all the discharged. With this, a total of 64 persons have been recovered and discharged in the district.

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