JD(S) MLC Marithibbe Gowda, who has rebelled against the party leadership, thanked the voters of South Graduates constituency for electing Congress candidate Madhu Made Gowda to the Legislative Council.
Mr. Gowda, who had sought the JD(S) ticket for long-time party worker Keelara Jayaram, had openly campaigned in favour of the Congress candidate after his party fielded H.K. Ramu, former president of Karnataka State Employees’ Association.
Addressing a press conference in Mysuru on Thursday, Mr. Gowda said he was ready to face disciplinary action from the JD(S) leadership for openly supporting the Congress candidate. He also made it clear once again that he will not contest the next elections as the JD(S) candidate.