Bengaluru, Aug. 27 -- Former Prime Minister and JD(S) leader HD Deve Gowda has, for the first time, spoken on the Dharmasthala case, emphasising the central role of faith and divine power in resolving the ongoing controversy.

Addressing the issue, he told reporters, "Manjunath is the answer to everything. Whatever ups and downs occur are temporary, and the final outcome rests in divine grace." His statement underscores the belief that no human intervention can diminish the power of the deity, and all events, both positive and negative, are ultimately governed by divine will.

Deve Gowda also took a firm stance against those spreading misinformation and false propaganda regarding Dharmasthala. He warned, "Everything is temporary; the ultima...