BJP leader Vijayendra targets Congress over price rise in Karnataka
BJP state president BY Vijayendra accused the Congress government of failing to support farmers and increasing taxes on essential goods.
Addressing a BJP protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Wednesday, BJP state president BY Vijayendra claimed the Congress government would be sent home in the next state elections. According to a report by Deccan Chronicle, Vijayendra cited the alliance's victory in three of the four recent Legislative Council constituencies as a sign of the BJP-led NDA's return to power.
Vijayendra accused the Congress government of making price increases its only achievement in three-and-a-half years. He alleged that the government had increased petrol and diesel taxes four times during this period, while also raising stamp duty and charges for services in government hospitals.
The BJP leader stated that the Rs 8 increase in milk prices during Deepavali, along with hikes in the prices of ghee and curd, had burdened households. He further alleged that the government had failed to provide farmer subsidies similar to those extended during the tenure of B S Yediyurappa.
Regarding drought relief, Vijayendra claimed the Chief Minister announced only Rs 2,500 per family after a special legislature session. He alleged that some beneficiaries had received only Rs 200 or Rs 300, stating the government was treating farmers like beggars.
The protest was led by Vijayendra, Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka, and Legislative Council Opposition Leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy. The BJP has also undertaken the Ballari Chalo padayatra to demand compensation for farmers.