Daijiworld Media Network - Hassan (MS)

Hassan, May 24: Prajval Revanna, who had contested as an alliance candidate of Congress and JD(S) from the district and defeated A Manju of BJP by a whopping margin of more than one lac votes, has sprung a surprise by saying that he is going to resign after seeking blessings from the workers and senior leaders of the party.

Congress and JD(S) alliance has suffered a humiliating defeat in the Lok Sabha elections in the state. Except D K Suresh from Congress and Prajwal Revanna from JD(S), all other candidates have tasted defeat. BJP, which was expecting to bag 22 seats, bagged 25 seats.

JD(S) has suffered in the seats of Mandya and Tumakuru, which were criticised by the opposition parties as the election of grandfather and grandson. Nikhil Kumaraswamy was defeated by Sumalata Ambareesh in Mandya and former PM Deve Gowda was defeated by G S Basavaraju of BJP. It is said that these results have pained Prajwal. As a consequence of this he has given the statement saying, "I offer my sincere gratitude to the people of the district for having elected me in the Lok Sabha elections. However, though I have won, I feel like I am defeated. So I will seek the blessings of everyone and resign."

Prajwal, who expressed sadness about the defeat of Deve Gowda in Tumakuru, emotionally said, "Deve Gowda is defeated in Tumakuru. But he had fought hard in that constituency. Deve Gowda did not come from political background, but by struggle. We have been defeated accidentally. No one should feel bad."

Prajwal has said that he will meet Deve Gowda at around 1 pm on Friday, May 24 and try to convince him about his decision. Prajwal further said, "Devegowda had sacrificed this constituency for my sake. But he has to come back to Hassan. The people of Hassan have voted for me. I completely respect them. My intention is not to insult anyone. I am always indebted to the love and faith of the people."

"Deve Gowda should not lose interest in politics. I am taking this decision as per my conscience. I will meet the chief minister and take decision. I have already called Deve Gowda on the night of Thursday, May 23 and have told him my decision. I have decided to make Deve Gowda victorious in Hassan and give him a victory ceremony. Contesting is important and not winning," added Prajwal.

Congratulating Modi on his tremendous victory, Prajwal said, "Victory and defeat are part of today's election process. We will win the next time. We will definitely win the hearts of people in coming days. People have supported Modi in this elections. I offer my good wishes to Modi."

Prajwal had defeated BJP candidate A Manju by a margin of 1.42 lac votes in the constituency of Hassan. Former PM Deve Gowda was representing this constituency from the past 30 years.