‘Price hike is only guarantee implemented by state govt’: Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra

BENGALURU: Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Wednesday attacked the state government and said that a price hike is the only guarantee implemented by the government.

“The reason behind the day and night dharna by the BJP is inflation… Price hike is the only guarantee implemented by the government and the common man is affected by inflation… Being a responsible opposition party, we have protested day and night.

“The Congress party should withdraw the decision on price hikes. Otherwise, the common man will come out on the streets and will not let the government work. I demand from the Chief Minister and the cabinet colleagues that they should visit the villages and understand the ground reality”, Vijayendra told reporters.

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In protest against the recent price increases, the BJP launched an overnight protest at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park on Wednesday. Vijayendra urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to step out of his air-conditioned room and tour the entire state, not just Bengaluru, along with his ministers.

He drew a historical comparison, stating that past kings used to disguise themselves and interact with their people before implementing beneficial policies. He further suggested that if Siddaramaiah was feeling insecure about his position, he should take Deputy CM DK Shivakumar along with him on these visits.

Vijayendra also highlighted the rising prices of seeds and questioned whether the people of Karnataka were happy after 20 months of Congress rule. He criticised the government’s failure to effectively implement schemes such as the Rs 2,000 allowance for women and free electricity, arguing that these policies have not reached the people as promised. “This Government Burdens People With Price Hikes”

He accused the Congress government of making life difficult for the poor, farmers, and common citizens. He pointed out the rising prices of petrol, diesel, and milk, as well as increased fees in government hospitals. He specifically mentioned that diesel prices had increased by Rs two just the previous day, which would lead to further inflation in essential commodities.

Vijayendra announced that the BJP would launch the Jana Aakrosh Yatra on April 7, with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurating it. (ANI)