Mysore/Mysuru: Former Zilla Panchayat (ZP) member S. Madegowda and his wife former Mayor Rukmini Madegowda, rejoined JD(S) at a convention organised at a Kalyana Mantap on the city outskirts yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, State JD(S) Working President S.R. Mahesh said that the main objective of the party leaders and workers is to bring BJP-JD(S)…
Leaders accuse S.R. Mahesh of dividing JD(S) in Chamundeshwari
May 31, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Expressing severe opposition for the re-induction of Congress leader and former ZP member S. Madegowda and his wife Rukmini Madegowda into the JD(S) fold, JD(S) leaders of Chamundeshwari Assembly segment have accused State JD(S) Working President S.R. Mahesh of attempting to divide the party in Chamundeshwari Assembly segment. Addressing a press meet at a…
Congress fears losing vote bank through SIR exercise: JD(S)
May 26, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Questioning the ‘needless’ fears expressed by Congress leaders over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka, JD(S) State Working President and former Minister S.R. Mahesh wondered why the Congress was “unduly worried” about the exercise. Addressing a press meet at a private hotel in the city this morning, Mahesh said Congress…
We do not have objections if GTD corrects himself and stays in party: S.R. Mahesh
May 17, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Asserting that Chamundeshwari JD(S) MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD), who has maintained a distance from the party for over two years, can stay in the party if he corrects his wrongdoings, former Minister and JD(S) State Working President S.R. Mahesh said that the party workers would have no objection if the JD(S) leadership decides on…
Gone in two days!
April 21, 2026Ex-Minister S.R. Mahesh says: CESC Officer ‘demoted’ and transferred 2 days after taking charge for refusing Dr. Yathindra’s request Mysore/Mysuru: State JD(S) Working President and former Minister S.R. Mahesh, has in a press release, alleged that MLC Dr. Yathindra, son of CM Siddaramaiah, was behind the demotion and transfer of an official attached to Chamundeshwari…
MLC from Mysuru, now voter in Bengaluru?!
April 17, 2026Ex-Minister S.R. Mahesh says MLC Dr. Yathindra’s name has been removed from Varuna voter list and enrolled in Bengaluru to get powerful position in Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA); BJP yet to react! Mysore/Mysuru: JD(S) leader and former Minister S.R. Mahesh today criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for describing the JD(S) as a dynastic party, accusing him…
JD(S), BJP to contest MCC polls together: S.R. Mahesh
April 17, 2026JD(S) to hold ‘Janarondige Janata Dal’ in city tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: Asserting that the JD(S) and its alliance partner BJP will contest the forthcoming Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) elections jointly, senior JD(S) leader and former Minister S.R. Mahesh said the BJP has responded positively to the proposal. Addressing a press meet at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry after…
Ex-Minister S.R. Mahesh alleges corruption in ragi purchase
April 4, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Alleging irregularities at ragi procurement centres established by the Government, former Minister and JD(S) State Working President S.R. Mahesh charged that the centres have been collecting 4 Kg. of extra ragi for every quintal that is procured. Addressing a press meet here yesterday, Mahesh said ragi procurement centres have been set up at K.R….
S.R. Mahesh urges crackdown on LPG cylinder black market
March 15, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Alleging that some vested interests were indulged in hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders for creation of artificial shortage, former Minister and senior JD(S) leader S.R. Mahesh urged the State Government to take stringent action against such unscrupulous elements. Addressing a press meet at a private hotel here yesterday, Mahesh asserted that as…
2028 Assembly Polls: JD(S) may field Mahesh from Chamundeshwari Constituency
January 21, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: With its sitting MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD), who is also a senior party leader, steadily moving away from the party for the past several months, the JD(S) seems to be keen on fielding former Minister S.R. Mahesh as JD(S) candidate from Chamundeshwari Constituency in the 2028 Assembly polls. Talks were held in this regard…














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