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Karnataka politics

Hats off to Janata Dal (Secular) leader Deve Gowda. His party did not emerge as the single largest party in the 2004 Assembly elections. But it entered into an understanding with the Congress and had a say in the affairs of the State. When his son “revolted” and aligned with the BJP, his party, of which he is president, entered into a power-sharing agreement with it. He maintained he was not happy about the arrangement but did nothing about it. And when the time came for his son to step down and make way for the BJP, he refused to transfer power.

S. Sudhir Kumar,

Hyderabad

Only the JD(S) has enjoyed power continuously in Karnataka, whereas the Congress and the BJP (which won more seats) could taste power only for short spells. Nothing is impossible in politics. Truth indeed is stranger than fiction.

George Olivera,

Mysore

As expected, the opportunistic alliance in Karnataka has ended. The State, in all probability, will go to the polls and crores of rupees will be spent just to satisfy the whims of political leaders. If the Congress steps in to save the government, another page will be written in the history of opportunism.

J. Srinivasan,

Dindigul

After tasting power, Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy seems to be unwilling to let go. The Congress will do well not to side with the JD(S) lest the BJP should gain all the sympathy and emerge stronger in Karnataka.

S.T.C. Sudhakar,

Madurai

The Congress should not be tempted to support the JD(S) for petty gains if it does not want to ruin its credibility. Since it has already burnt its fingers, it should stay away from Mr. Gowda and his partymen.

V.S. Ganeshan,

Bangalore

The JD(S), which had no compunctions in ditching the Congress to join hands with the BJP for power, has suddenly discovered reasons for not handing over power to the party. We, the citizens, are helpless victims of all kinds of political adventurism!

C.N.N. Nair,

Mumbai

The JD(S)’ improved performance in the recently held local body elections and the hope of obtaining the Congress’ support have led to the party betraying its coalition partner. It is a pity that the BJP has become the victim of a power-sharing arrangement for the second time, the first being in Uttar Pradesh.

S. Balusamy,

Chennai

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