A number of Congress MLAs had changed camp in 2019, bringing down the alliance government of HD Kumaraswamy and the Congress.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/on-contentious-candidates-list-in-karnataka-rahul-gandhis-message-3920884

HD Kumaraswamy at the press meet Friday.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/jds-puts-out-2nd-list-claims-row-over-hassan-over-8556925/

He further said that loan waivers have been offered by successive Chief Ministers like Siddharamaiah, H.D. Kumaraswamy and B.S. Yediyurappa.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/farmers-keep-wishing-for-drought-as-their-loans-would-be-waived-says-karnataka-minister/article67673527.ece

Janata Dal (Secular) youth wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Sunday paid a courtesy call to former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/poll-pact-jds-muslim-leaders-decide-to-take-a-call-on-political-future-after-district-level-interactions/article67341774.ece

Kumaraswamy had announced that possesses a pen drive containing the conversation of a prominent minister in the Karnataka government asking Rs 10 crore for a transfer.

Source: https://www.mangalorean.com/kumaraswamy-attacks-ktaka-govt-over-fixing-commissions-for-contractors/

Soon after Shivakumar played the Vokkaliga community card, Kumaraswamy retorted that it was impossible for him to become a CM while in the Congress.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/d-k-shivakumar-congress-karnataka-results-siddaramaiah-8607441/

Sumalatha had won by a whopping margin against Nikhil Kumaraswamy, grandson of former PM H.D. Deve Gowda.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/kgf-star-yash-shakes-legs-at-budding-hero-abhishek-ambareeshs-wedding-party/

The real face of the champion of social justice has come out in the open,” Kumaraswamy said while attacking Siddaramaiah.

Source: https://www.mangalorean.com/cash-for-postings-i-will-retire-from-politics-if-single-case-proved-says-siddaramaiah/

This is unpardonable,” Kumaraswamy said, adding that it would worsen the environment in regions known for agriculture, horticulture, and animal husbandry.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/h-d-kumaraswamy-brand-bengaluru-ramanagara-congress-govt-8984422/

Though Kumaraswamy is accused of being inaccessible and not being present on the ground on a day-to-day basis compared to Yogeshwara, he is popular being a former Chief Minister and people here foresee him occupying the coveted post once again this time.

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/karnataka-elections-2023-six-engaging-battles-to-watch-out-for/3078967/