Bengaluru, Oct. 12 -- JD(S) MLA GT Devegowda's public praise of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and incumbent Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at the Mysuru Dasara inauguration has brought renewed attention to his strained relationship with the JD(S) leadership and triggered speculation over his political course ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.
In a politically significant intervention, Devegowda described Siddaramaiah as the "son of Mysuru" and lauded his eight-year tenure as Chief Minister for its people-oriented programmes. In the same address, he referred to Shivakumar as the "son-in-law of Mysuru" and welcomed the continuation of welfare initiatives associated with Siddaramaiah's government.
The simultaneous praise for the two Co...