Karnataka CM-elect Kumaraswamy visits Srirangam temple, says Congress has promised to support JD(S) for full term

Trichy | Sunday | 20th May, 2018

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"Kumaraswamy was accompanied by his brother H D Revanna.Earlier, the Srirangam police detained some BJP workers for attempting to stage a black flag protest against Kumaraswamy. "We (Karnataka and Tamil Nadu) are like brothers, our only problem is Cauvery water sharing. TRICHY: Karnataka chief minister-designate H D Kumaraswamy said on Sunday evening that the Congress has promised to support his JD(S) for the full term and he will give a stable government in his state.Kumaraswamy, who arrived at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam near Trichy, sought Tamil Nadu’s help in solving all problems, including the Cauvery water dispute, amicably. The blessings of Ranganathar and nature will give us heavy rain.”He said the JD(S) has invited DMK working president M K Stalin for the swearing-in ceremony. Karnataka farmers are also in distress as our reservoirs are empty,” he said.Kumaraswamy, who was received by temple priests around 6.30pm, said, "Before taking responsibility, I want to take the blessings of Lord Ranganathaswamy..