Dr G Parameshwar open to pact with JD(S) after bypolls

Bengaluru: Former Deputy Chief Minister Dr G. Parameshwar on Sunday said  the Congress has kept open the option of forming an alliance with the JD(S) in the state after the December 5 bypolls.

The party is ready for a tie-up with the JD(S) in case the BJP does not get the required number of seats in the bypolls that will be held on December 5, he said while talking to reporters. When asked about the party’s  plans after the bypolls, Dr Parameshwar said, “There are two possibilities -- One, we can go along with the JD(S) and form the government or keep quiet and let the government take a decision to impose President's Rule or go for elections again. But we prefer to go with the JD(S) and form the government because we are not in favour of mid-term polls. We don't want to go for elections once again and trouble people. To avoid all this and give governance, we can come together again. There is nothing wrong in it.”

In the same breath, the Congress leader maintained that there have been no talks with the JD(S) yet but if the situation arises, a coalition is the best option. “Ideologically, both parties—the Congress and JDS-- are the same and that is why we get along well sometimes. There are no talks on the subject as of now. We are waiting for the bypoll results and then, a decision will be taken by the high command,” he added.