Gowda was done in by coalition chemistry and Left

Former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda’s stunning defeat in Tumakuru is being attributed largely to a failed coalition chemistry. However, the increased number of votes garnered by the Left parties also played a big role.

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