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The Hindu Bureau

BJP, JD(S) complain to Governor against ‘misuse of IAS officers’; Speaker meets him on expulsion

Bharatiya Janata Party Legislature Party (BJPLP) approached Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and lodged a complaint against the alleged misuse of around 25 IAS officers as protocol officers for political leaders for the Opposition meet held in the city on July 17 and 18. 

The BJP and JD(S) leaders meeting Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at the Raj Bhavan. (Source: Special arrangement)

Curiously, Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy not only met the Governor with the BJP delegation, but was also a signatory to the petition by BJPLP. This comes amidst reports of an alliance between the two parties, and speculations of even a merger.

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