Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Saturday slammed the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in the state for "dictatorial and rowdy" attitude over the alleged attack on BJP leader and Karnataka Leader of Opposition (LoP), Chalavadi Narayanswamy, in Chittar constituency on May 21.
BJP leaders accused Congress minister Priyank Kharge of misusing power to target BJP members during a peaceful protest in Chittapur. Chalavadi Narayanswamy criticised Congress leaders for disrespectful remarks, while BJP demanded action against those responsible for the attack.
BJP workers staged protests in Kalaburagi and Haveri districts of Karnataka on Thursday against the alleged encroachments of farmers' lands by the state Waqf Board.