Kumaraswamy to lead JD(S) in Assembly polls

Friday, December 28, 2007, 20:05 [IST]

Bangalore, Dec 28 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today said he would lead the Janata Dal(Secular) in the coming elections the State Assembly.

Talking to mediapersons at the Wockhardt Hospital here, where he underwent an open heart surgery recently, he said, ''I would lead the party in the coming Assembly elections and ensure the JD(S) comes to power with a majority on its own.'' Mr Kumaraswamy said the party workers need not have any apprehension about his health since he had recovered fully and would actively involve in building the party in a month's time.

''There is no need to worry about my health, I am completely fit and party workers should gear up to fight the elections,'' he added.

UNI

Topics: POLITICS-KARNATAKA-KUMARASWAMY

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