Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the JD(S) party, vowing to fight for it until his last breath. He announced plans for a large rally in Hassan on January 24, 2026, expecting over two lakh attendees, including Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. Deve Gowda criticized the ruling Congress's focus on Hassan and defended his son H.D. Revanna's contributions, promising to release a list of development works. He also noted the JD(S)'s alliance with the NDA, contrasting its strength with the Congress's limited state power.