“Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, Offers JD(S) Four Seats in Karnataka, Says BJP Veteran”
BENGALURU – In a significant political development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially confirmed its pre-poll alliance with the Janata Dal (Secular) led by former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka. The announcement was made by former Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa, a prominent BJP leader, and parliamentary board member.
As part of this strategic understanding, the JD(S) is set to contest in four Lok Sabha constituencies out of Karnataka’s 28. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has endorsed this arrangement, solidifying the partnership.
“This alliance strengthens us significantly, and we aim to secure victory in 25 to 26 Lok Sabha seats collectively,” stated Yediyurappa during a press conference held in Bengaluru.
This announcement marks a sharp shift from JD(S) supremo Deve Gowda’s earlier indications of contesting the Lok Sabha elections independently.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP emerged triumphant by securing 25 seats, with an independent candidate supported by the party clinching one seat. Meanwhile, the Congress and JD(S) jointly secured one seat each in Karnataka.
Stay tuned for further updates as this alliance sets the stage for a fierce political battle in Karnataka in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
