Hassan, Jan. 24 -- Former Prime Minister and JD(S) patriarch, HD Deve Gowda, on Saturday, accused the Congress party of attempting to dismantle the Janata Dal (Secular) as a political party.

Reflecting on the party's political journey, Deve Gowda asserted that the JD(S) has grown step-by-step in the state through the consistent support of the people.

Further expressing his gratitude, he stated that he would never forget the people of Hassan district's support until his last breath.

Speaking to the media before attending the silver jubilee celebration of the party in Hassan, Gowda said, "Congress tried to finish JDS. Our party has grown step by step in the state with the support of the people. I was elected as an MLA and then gradually ...