<p>Former prime minister and JD(S) candidate H D Deve Gowda, Congress leader Siddaramaiah, MP S P Muddahanumegowda and former MLA K N Rajanna addressed a convention of the coalition parties here on Wednesday.</p>.<p>The participation of Muddahanumegowda and Rajanna, who had earlier opposed Gowda’s candidature and were later forced to tow Congress’ line, came as a surprise to many. </p>.<p>Muddahanumegowda said he will work in earnest for Gowda, the JD(S)-Congress candidate, in the interest of the country. “I have seen B form, C form and all. Some people are celebrating looking at plight. I am a tragic hero. But I will not cheat the party. My hand is clean,” he said taking the name of Goddess Dandina Mariyamma. </p>.<p>Gowda said Rajanna has made a request to make Madhugiri a district. “I will extend my complete cooperation in this regard and bring this issue to the notice of Chief Minister Kumaraswamy.”</p>.<p>He said comprehensive irrigation and supply of drinking water to Tumakuru district are his priorities.</p>.<p>“The BJP leaders are making false allegations that I created hurdles for irrigation project in the district,” he claimed and said that no one has the morality to question his commitment to water supply and irrigation.</p>
<p>Former prime minister and JD(S) candidate H D Deve Gowda, Congress leader Siddaramaiah, MP S P Muddahanumegowda and former MLA K N Rajanna addressed a convention of the coalition parties here on Wednesday.</p>.<p>The participation of Muddahanumegowda and Rajanna, who had earlier opposed Gowda’s candidature and were later forced to tow Congress’ line, came as a surprise to many. </p>.<p>Muddahanumegowda said he will work in earnest for Gowda, the JD(S)-Congress candidate, in the interest of the country. “I have seen B form, C form and all. Some people are celebrating looking at plight. I am a tragic hero. But I will not cheat the party. My hand is clean,” he said taking the name of Goddess Dandina Mariyamma. </p>.<p>Gowda said Rajanna has made a request to make Madhugiri a district. “I will extend my complete cooperation in this regard and bring this issue to the notice of Chief Minister Kumaraswamy.”</p>.<p>He said comprehensive irrigation and supply of drinking water to Tumakuru district are his priorities.</p>.<p>“The BJP leaders are making false allegations that I created hurdles for irrigation project in the district,” he claimed and said that no one has the morality to question his commitment to water supply and irrigation.</p>