Congress govt diverted guarantee scheme funds, is raising taxes: BYV

THE rise in prices of diesel, petrol, milk and other essential commodities has made the life of common people miserable under the Congress government in Karnataka, BJP state president and MLA BY Vijayendra said here on Thursday.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Vijayapura/Bagalkot

Addressing the media before participating in the party's Janakrosh Yatra in Vijayapura on Thursday, he said the government, which came to power on the promise of implementing guarantee schemes, has diverted the funds and is focusing on increasing prices of essential commodities. "Congress leaders are unable to leave Bengaluru and visit rural areas for fear of a backlash," he said.

Earlier in the day, he launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bagalkot. Addressing a public meeting, he questioned the CM's contribution to the poor, Dalits and farmers during his tenure.