Politicians\' lavish lifestyles are common but KBG a man of simple values: HDK

Bengaluru: Big names are locking horns in Bangalore North this Lok Sabha poll with the young and dynamic state Congress minister, Krishna Byre Gowda taking on Union minister, D V Sadananda Gowda of the BJP, who won from the constituency in 2014. But on Monday the Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy took time to campaign the Congress candidate Krishna Byre Gowda. On Monday Chief Minister had election Campaign at Herohalli Yeshwantpur constituency, Mahalakshmi Layout, and Dasarahalli assembly consti tuency Karubarahalliyalli Heggan—ahalli to support Congress candidate claiming that Bengaluru North needs a man like Krishna Byre Gowda.

Addressing the campaigning Chief Minister Kumaraswamy said, “While it's pretty common to hear about the lavish lifestyles and sky-high expenses of politicians, there are certain leaders who set examples by adopting simpler and humbler ways of life. Many good things can be said about Krishna Byre Gowda but the one that stands out the most apart from his achievements is that he is a man of simple values. the alliance leaders to work together to the Krishna Byre Gowda work hard for the win."

The US-educated Krishna Byre Gowda, popularly known as KBG, has already proved his mettle in the Congress by winning several Assembly elections, twice from Vemgal in Kolar and once from Byatarayanapura. He is currently minister for rural development, law, and parliamentary affairs in the state government. The campaigning was supported by Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G Parameshwara, Siddaramaiah and other Congress leaders.

"The BJP leaders have looted the Bengaluru city by getting involved in corrupt dealings and the best example is of BJP leaders destroying the BBMP document. BJP leaders have decided to use Modi as the face of their election campaign. But our Krishna Byre Gowda has set an example in humility, as the RDPR Minister, KBG directed his officers to not to use plastic bottles in the RDPR department. The order suggested that glass tumblers and 20-liter water cans be used instead. Officials were told to ensure that the department’s meetings, functions, and events are strictly no-plastic affairs so that it can become a model for others to emulate. So it's better to change the mind by supporting our candidate." says Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G Parameshwara while addressing the campaign.

Also addressing the campaign Krishna Byre Gowda said that he was interested to contest this Lok Sabha election, but the decision has changed on demand of Congress party because the party has given a next level chance to work for the society.