Bengaluru: The BJP has announced plans to launch a statewide public agitation against the Congress-led Karnataka government, accusing it of imposing a growing financial burden on people through price hikes and alleged corruption.
Addressing a party protest at Freedom Park, BJP MLC Dr C.T. Ravi alleged that milk prices had been increased three times, while petrol, diesel, electricity and various government service charges had also become more expensive.
Ravi raised concerns over alleged corruption in transformer installations and building plan approvals under the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA). He also questioned alleged irregularities in the Valmiki Development Corporation, Labour Department, Gruha Lakshmi scheme and funds allocated for health camps.
He further claimed that 23 lakh beneficiaries had not received pension payments for eight months and criticised the government for failing to address the demands of ASHA workers, Anganwadi employees and guest teachers.
The BJP will submit a charge sheet against the government during the legislature session beginning December 2 and demand explanations for the allegations, Ravi said.
He warned that the agitation would be intensified across Karnataka until the alleged anti-people measures were reversed. He also condemned the police action against BJP leaders who attempted to march towards the Chief Minister’s residence.
BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, several legislators and party workers attended the protest.