'HDK's statement out of fear that more JD(S) MLAs may jump

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Press Trust of India Bengaluru
Last Updated : Nov 05 2019 | 7:50 PM IST

Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamys recent statement that his party would not try to dislodge the ruling BJP government was out of 'fear' that more JD(S) legislators may jump ship to the saffron party.

The former Chief Minister also alleged that Yediyurappas audio clipping on rebel MLAs was leaked by someone within the BJP to defame the Chief Minister and make him resign.

"Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy has said he will not allow the BJP government to collapse. What else can we expect from JD(S)?

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First Published: Nov 05 2019 | 7:50 PM IST

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