JDS pulls out of NDA Yatra over BJP's Preetham Gowda link

Union minister HD Kumaraswamy announced the withdrawal of his party, JDS, from the planned August 3 padayatra against the Siddaramaiah government, citing dissatisfaction with BJP's handling of the event and ongoing flood distress in Karnataka. Kumaraswamy criticized BJP's focus on former MLA Preetham Gowda, alleging past issues and lack of JDS involvement in planning. The JDS decision raises doubts about the padayatra's execution and provides some relief to the Congress. BJP leaders are expected to continue with their plans.