JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda has stated that his party's commitment to protecting the interests of minorities will remain intact and that the alliance with BJP will not threaten it. Despite reservations from some party members and the BJP, Gowda insists that the decision to join forces was carefully considered and approved by all MLAs and MLCs. He also clarified that the alliance was formed to save the JD(S) and not out of opportunism. JD(S) leader GT Devegowda added that the alliance with BJP was inevitable and claimed that it will extend to future elections.https://ift.tt/6Ohd2Nx