BJP protests against Congress government’s recent price hikes in Karnataka

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, Nov 11, 2026: The Karnataka BJP staged a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Wednesday against the state government’s recent price hikes, accusing the Congress government of placing an additional financial burden on the common people.

The protest was held under the leadership of BJP state president B Y Vijayendra, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy.

Raising slogans against the Congress government, BJP workers condemned the recent increases in milk prices and bus fares, alleging that successive price hikes were making life difficult for ordinary people.

The protesters accused the Congress government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, of pursuing anti-people policies and harassing the public through repeated price increases.

Several senior party leaders, including core committee members, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, state office-bearers and district presidents, took part in the demonstration.

On November 4, State Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced an increase in bus fares across Karnataka’s four state-run transport corporations. The maximum increase was Rs 9 in KSRTC services, while BMTC city bus fares saw a maximum hike of Rs 10.

The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) had also recently increased the price of Nandini milk by Rs 8 per litre and curd by Rs 14 per litre.

In addition, the Bengaluru Milk Union (BAMUL) revised the retail prices of Nandini ghee, butter, paneer and Trupti milk. The revised rates came into effect on November 4.