The Congress-ruled Karnataka state government has launched state-wide agitation "Bekitha Kitha Dubari BJP" in Bengaluru against the central government over the issue of hike in gas and petrol prices. The demonstrations are spearheaded by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC Preside
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP and JD(S), accusing them of causing price hikes and asserting that public anger would ensure Congress returns to power in 2028.
Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy responded to the truck owners' strike, citing both state and central diesel price hikes. He stated that several demands raised by associations relate to central government policies and assured dialogue with stakeholders.
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy accused CM Siddaramaiah of using the caste census to deflect attention from governance failures. He alleged that Congress was exploiting castes for political gains amid public discontent over corruption, price hikes, and failed guarantees.
Union Minister H D. Kumaraswamy criticised the Karnataka government for burdening citizens with taxes and defended the Centre over fuel price hikes. He said the increase in petrol and LPG prices does not directly affect the common man.
Bommai further alleged that there is major corruption in the installation of electricity meters. "Contractors have provided documents showing that metres which cost just Rs 700 in other states are being charged at Rs 5,000-6,000 here. The people are questioning when this government will fina
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced a protest on April 17, criticizing the central government for increasing the prices of essentials. He also links the timing of petrol and diesel price hikes to the start of the Karnataka BJP's Jan Akrosh Yatra.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) has demanded the Central government to immediately reverse the recent hike in petrol, diesel, and LPG prices, accusing the BJP administration of plunging the lives of Indian citizens into chaos with its unrelenting fuel price i
JD(S) is all set to launch a vigorous campaign against the Congress-led state government, focusing on price hikes and corruption. The campaign, titled 'Sakappa Saaku Congress Sarkara' (Enough is Enough Congress Government), is being led by JD(S) Youth President Nikhil Kumaraswamy and is gain
"There are several issues like price hikes in petrol and diesel. They (Centre) only talk about issues that are 300 years old...No one is talking about unemployment, Manipur, price rises or famers. They only want to divide the country. BJP is doing the work of spreading poison in the count