HD Kumaraswamy defends political dynasties, says ‘winning elections important, not nepotism’
HD Kumaraswamy.
As rumours are rife that his son and nephew will be teaming up with the Janata Dal (Secular) in for the Lok Sabha election, the Karnataka chief minister, HD Kumaraswamy, on Friday, defended the dynasty politics and asserted that selection of candidates will depend on the candidate’s winnability.
While talking to reporters in New Delhi during the foundation stone-laying event of the Karnataka Bhavan, Kumaraswamy, son of JD(S) chief and former Prime Minister Deve Gowda, said, “The discussion on seat sharing between his and Congress has been completed and the final list will be announced in the next 2–3 days.” He has reportedly also scaled down his demands for the seats in Karnataka.
Kumaraswamy said, “Anyone over 25 years can contest elections in our democratic system. It is their right. Nepotism is not an important issue … winning election is important. On that criteria, we will select the candidates.”
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