Kumaraswamy's new gimmick: Rs 2 lakh for marrying farmers' sons
Former Chief Minister and JDS Legislature Party Leader HD Kumaraswamy announced yet another promise to voters ahead of the May 10 assembly elections in Karnataka. This time, HD Kumaraswamy has made a unique promise to the farmers by claiming that the JDS, if voted to power, would give Rs 2 lakh to women who marry the sons of farmers. Former Chief Minister and JDS Legislature Party Leader HD Kumaraswamy "In Kolar district, several youths have given an application to me saying that women are not ready to get married to sons of farmers. To encourage women, we will give them Rs 2 lakh to marry farmers' sons. We will bring a scheme in this regard in the state," News9 quoted Kumaraswamy as saying at a rally. His promise holds significance as some 200 bachelors from Mandya had earlier undertaken a 'Brahmachari Padayatre' to Male Mahadeshwara temple in Chamarajanagara district seeking divine intervention so that they find brides. Reportedly, Mandya district is witness...