Mysuru: JD (S) MLA G. T. Deve Gowda, who had been facing tough challenges from not just Congress but also disgruntled supporters in the party, held a mega rally at Daripura in his native Chamundeshwari Assembly Constituency, on Sunday February 5. Incidentally, it was his son G. D. Harish’s birthday too. In the guise of a birthday celebration, he held a massive political rally to prove his critics wrong.
Participation of JD (S) Youth Leader and son of Former Chief Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy, Nikhil Kumaraswamy added more power to the rally. It may be recalled here that one of his closest associates Mavinahalli Siddegowda had openly criticised G. T. Devegowda and joined the Congress in the presence of Siddaramaiah, recently. This had soured the relationship between the two and Siddegowda had even challenged Devegowda to prove his strength.
On Sunday, supporters of GT Devegowda held a bike rally from Siddegowda’s home turf, Mavinahalli. Nikhil Kumaraswamy accompanied Harish Gowda in a mega road show from Hinkal Junction. It may be recalled here that G. D. Harish Gowda has already been given a ticket to contest from Hunsur Constituency. He has kept himself busy at Hunsur, interacting with the people, as the elections are fast approaching.
