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Mohan replaces Gowda as JD(S) chief

Thiruvananthapuram, December 22
The turmoil in the JD(S) after a section in the party aligned with the BJP to form ministry in Karnataka, has led to a virtual split in the party with the camp led by Lok Sabha member M.P. Veerendrakumar today removing H.D. Deve Gowda as party president and choosing veteran socialist Surendra Mohan in his place.

The decision was taken by the national executive convened here by the anti-Gowda faction by adopting a resolution.

The meet, held a day after the former Prime Minister dissolved the Kerala unit headed by Mr Kumar, retaliated by dissolving the party’s Karnataka unit supporting Mr Gowda and his son H.D. Kumarasway. — PTI