JDS national president and former PM HD Deve Gowda on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, thanking him for the Cabinet position offered to his party while doubting the Congress party’s ability to hold the allies together.
“The Congress party assumes they have done better this time, but the fact is that in states they themselves run, like Karnataka, Telangana and Himachal Pradesh, they have floundered. They have done relatively well in some other states because of the courtesy of their allies. Let us see how long their allies will tolerate them,” he said in his letter.
“It is a truly historic occasion. As I have said many times in the past, this is the result of his almighty’s extraordinary blessing on you. I have no doubt that you will continue to be showered with the Lord’s blessing, and will continue to serve our great nation with absolute dedication that we have all become familiar with for a decade,” the ex-PM said.
“The elections have thrown up interesting results. It proves the vibrancy of Indian democracy. It has proved that you are a true democrat. The results also expose the ugly campaign of the Congress party to discredit our institutions and democratic processes. The people of India will teach their arrogance and negativity a big lesson.”
“I would have very much liked to be part of the swearing in ceremony today, but my health does not permit me to travel to Delhi. However, I thank you very much for your kind invitation. I again reiterate the full support of my party, Janata Dal (Secular), to the National Democratic Alliance government. As a member of the NDA we look forward to working with you and helping you deliver your agenda of ‘Sab Ka Sath Sabka Vikas’ (development for all). I also take this opportunity to thank you on this occasion for offering a cabinet position to our party. I will ensure that our minister will serve the coalition and the people of India with total commitment,” Gowda said.
