Political Tensions Rise in Karnataka Over Price Hike Protests
Source: dairynews.today
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister slams BJP for protests against price hikes, labeling them as the 'pitamah' of price rise while discussing irrigation issues.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 5 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has vocally rebuked the BJP's protests against ongoing price hikes, dubbing them the "pitamah" of this economic issue. In defense of the price increase, Shivakumar asserted that the hike in milk prices is set to benefit farmers.
While addressing the media about his recent visit to Delhi, the Deputy Chief Minister revealed discussions with the irrigation and civil aviation minister, leading to an agreement to convene a gathering involving Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka to address the contentious Krishna river water issue.
There's acknowledgment that cooperation from Tamil Nadu concerning the Kaveri water issue remains challenging, leaving judicial intervention as the solitary path forward. Karnataka BJP has been vocal against the Congress-led state government over recent price increases spanning milk, diesel, and petrol, as well as garbage cess.
Earlier this month, Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka chastised the state government's financial policies. Notable BJP leaders, including CT Ravi, have engaged in protests in Bengaluru, vowing to persist against what they characterize as exploitative fiscal measures.
Ashoka did not hold back in his critique of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of financial corruption through various revenue schemes. Utilizing vivid metaphors, Ashoka equated Congress's financial policies to exploiting citizens even in death, highlighting fee increases for death certificates as a means of extracting public money. (ANI)
While addressing the media about his recent visit to Delhi, the Deputy Chief Minister revealed discussions with the irrigation and civil aviation minister, leading to an agreement to convene a gathering involving Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka to address the contentious Krishna river water issue.
There's acknowledgment that cooperation from Tamil Nadu concerning the Kaveri water issue remains challenging, leaving judicial intervention as the solitary path forward. Karnataka BJP has been vocal against the Congress-led state government over recent price increases spanning milk, diesel, and petrol, as well as garbage cess.
Earlier this month, Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka chastised the state government's financial policies. Notable BJP leaders, including CT Ravi, have engaged in protests in Bengaluru, vowing to persist against what they characterize as exploitative fiscal measures.
Ashoka did not hold back in his critique of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of financial corruption through various revenue schemes. Utilizing vivid metaphors, Ashoka equated Congress's financial policies to exploiting citizens even in death, highlighting fee increases for death certificates as a means of extracting public money. (ANI)
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