Former Prime Minister Shri H.D. Deve Gowda has stated that Congress party will see its end under my and D.K. Shivakumar's leadership. Despite his curse, we wish him and his party long life and good health.
Regardless of political differences, elders should always bless the younger ones, not curse them. I believe that Shri H D Deve Gowda, who had worn the crown of secularism for decades, is now forced to cast it aside and wear the crown of communalism. This is leading him to make such statements out of disappointment and despair.
No political party should wish for the end of another political party. The BJP's loose talk of making ‘Congress mukt Bharat’ seems to have influenced Deve Gowda too. This is the result of bad company.
I sincerely wish that the Janata Dal (Secular) does not come to an end. Blindly following BJP may result in otherwise. Likewise, I hope Deve Gowda remains active in politics for a longer time. However, I wish that both JD(S) and their new ally BJP remain in the opposition permanently. Our Congress party will continuously strive to fulfill this wish.
I have always said that the Janata Dal (Secular) is the 'B team' of BJP. I commend JD(S) for clarifying their ideological stance and for agreeing with my statement. This stance of JD(S) has prevented some secular voters from being misled by the secular facade of the party. It has turned the upcoming election into a direct confrontation between secular and communal forces. I am confident that the voters of Karnataka, who have a tradition of secularism and harmony, will make the right choice in the next elections.
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