HD Kumaraswamy terms SL Dharmegowda's suicide as 'political murder' HD Kumaraswamy terms SL Dharmegowda's suicide as 'political murder' ANI / Updated: Dec 29, 2020, 15:40 IST Condoling the demise of Karnataka Legislative Council, JD(S) leader and former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday termed it as "political murder". "It is a political murder that has taken place today. The truth should come out as soon as possible about who is responsible for his death," said Kumaraswamy. "Dharmegowda's suicide is a sacrifice for today's polluted, unprincipled, and selfish politics. The secularism of JD(S) was tested for the position of Chairperson but in this test, Dharmegowda's heart became the victim. Those who tested it may now get the answer," he added.