Bengaluru, Nov. 22 -- Former Prime Minister and JD(S) National President HD Deve Gowda on Saturday asserted that the party remains a formidable political force in Karnataka and beyond, despite the exit of key leaders over the years.
Speaking at the JD(S) National Executive meeting, Deve Gowda highlighted the party's resilience, its deep-rooted presence, and its readiness to expand further, sending a strong message of continuity and political relevance.
Deve Gowda also took a dig at former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, noting that some leaders who rose to prominence outside the party had benefited from JD(S)'s platform before moving on.
"Even though some leaders, including those who later became Chief Minister (Diddaramaiah), left the part...