Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries, HD Kumaraswamy, announced that his party, the Janata Dal Secular (JDS), will choose its next state president through elections by April this year. Kumaraswamy, who currently holds this position, was speaking to reporters in Bengaluru after a party meeting. He mentioned that they haven’t decided who will take over as president.
During the meeting, the party discussed how to strengthen its organization, plan for elections at the district and local levels, and recruit more members. Kumaraswamy emphasized the importance of dedication to the party’s growth and promised to be involved in more party activities.
He addressed concerns that his role as a Union Minister might leave a gap in leadership in the state, saying he spends most of his time working in New Delhi but dedicates time each week for party tasks and visiting his constituency in Mandya.
Kumaraswamy also responded to state industries minister MB Patil, who claimed that the JDS would disappear after the Sankranti festival (January 14) and merge with the Congress party. He challenged Patil to focus on issues within the Congress and pointed out that several parties, like the Aam Aadmi Party and Shiv Sena, are choosing to run independently, showing that Congress is in chaos.
Furthermore, he criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and questioned his efforts for minority and backward communities. He referred to a report meant to help these groups that has been ignored for years. He suggested that the state government should wait for the federal government’s report before acting on a caste census. Lastly, he reminded the Chief Minister that relying on central funds will not solve local issues
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