HD Kumaraswamy Defends Family After Nikhil’s Bypoll Defeat

HD Kumaraswamy accepted responsibility for son Nikhil’s bypoll loss, vowing JD(S)’s comeback in Ramanagara with a 25,000-vote lead in Channapatna. Criticising CM Siddaramaiah, he alleged welfare fund misuse, corruption in Mandya’s excise department, and neglect of marginalised groups. Kumaraswamy challenged Siddaramaiah to highlight achievements for these communities during his tenure.