PM Modi Meets Former PM Deve Gowda, Lauds His Insights on Key Issues
PM Modi meets former PM Deve Gowda, praises his insights.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) national president H.D. Deve Gowda on Thursday, holding discussions on key national issues and India’s development. The meeting gained significance amid heightened political activity in Karnataka and was acknowledged publicly by the Prime Minister.
Sharing details on social media platform X, PM Modi described the interaction as an “excellent meeting,” praising Deve Gowda’s insights on important issues and his continued passion for the nation’s progress. The Prime Minister’s Office also issued a statement in Kannada, adding to the political buzz surrounding the meeting.
The development comes at a time when Deve Gowda and his son, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, have intensified political outreach in Karnataka. Recently, the JD(S) leadership organized a major rally in Hassan, calling on voters to defeat the Congress-led state government in the next Assembly elections.
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The meeting also follows Deve Gowda’s sharp criticism of the Congress during the JD(S) silver jubilee convention, where he accused the ruling party of targeting his family politically. He asserted that the recent public mobilization in Hassan demonstrated that the JD(S) remains a strong force in the state under Kumaraswamy’s leadership.
Adding to the political significance, Kumaraswamy recently acknowledged public support for his potential Chief Ministerial candidacy in 2028, while stating that his immediate focus is on guiding Karnataka’s development. Deve Gowda also reiterated plans to seek central support for pending projects in Hassan, including the IIT sanctioned during Kumaraswamy’s tenure.
Despite ongoing controversies involving family members, Deve Gowda emphasized his long political journey and resilience. At 93, he asserted that his conscience remains clear and credited the people of Hassan for standing by him through electoral defeats, legal challenges, and decades of public service.
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