HD Deve Gowda: Congress Tried to Finish JDS, But We Grew Step-by-Step

• Former PM HD Deve Gowda accused Congress of trying to dismantle Janata Dal (Secular).
• Gowda asserted that JD(S) grew step-by-step with consistent public support in Karnataka.
• He expressed gratitude to the people of Hassan district for their unwavering support.
• The JD(S) celebrated its silver jubilee in Hassan, attended by HD Deve Gowda and HD Kumaraswamy.
• HD Kumaraswamy criticized the Congress government in Karnataka over farmer suicides, stating over 2,800 farmers died in 2.5 years.

Why It Matters: HD Deve Gowda stated JD(S) grew despite Congress's attempts to dismantle it, crediting public support.