The protest will start on 2 April at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, with Yediyurappa urging people from all political backgrounds to join in support of the common public's welfare
Published Apr 01, 2025 | 8:18 PM ⚊ Updated Apr 01, 2025 | 8:18 PM
BS Yediyurappa to joins BJP's all-night protest against price hikes in Karnataka
Synopsis: Former CM BS Yediyurappa announced his participation in BJP’s all-night protest on 2 April, demanding the state government reverse its price hikes. Speaking from Bengaluru, he criticised Congress for internal power struggles and urged everyone to join the protest at Freedom Park. Yediyurappa also expressed confidence that media support would prompt the government to reconsider its decisions
Former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa has announced his participation in the all-night protest satyagraha organised by the BJP, demanding the immediate rollback of price hikes on essential commodities by the state government.
The protest will begin on 2 April at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, and Yediyurappa urged people from all political affiliations to join the movement for the benefit of the common public.
Speaking to the media at his residence in Dhavalagiri, Bengaluru, Yediyurappa expressed that the price increases, particularly in essentials like milk, electricity, water, and transport, have been a burden on ordinary people.
He criticised the Congress-led government for what he described as an indifference to the struggles of the masses.
In his remarks, Yediyurappa also targeted the Congress party, accusing them of engaging in an internal power struggle for the chief minister’s position, rather than prioritising public welfare.
“Their focus is not on the people, but on holding onto power,” he stated.
The former chief minister further announced that the BJP’s protest would continue for several days, with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi set to join demonstrations in Mysuru.
In addition to the protest at Freedom Park, BJP Party President B Y Vijayendra revealed a series of statewide protests starting on 2 April.
The first protest will take place at the Kengal Hanumanthiah statue in Vidhana Soudha, demanding the revocation of suspensions for 18 BJP and JD(S) MLAs.
Following that, all BJP MLAs and MLCs will join the day-and-night protest at Freedom Park.
Vijayendra criticised the government for imposing price hikes on essential commodities, which he said have placed a significant financial burden on the poor.
He also condemned the Congress government’s decision to grant a 4 percent reservation to Muslims in contract works, calling it unconstitutional and discriminatory.
The BJP’s protests will not be limited to Bengaluru; the party plans to hold demonstrations across Karnataka, including at district, taluk, and mandal levels.
On 5 April, BJP members will take to the streets across the state in protest.
Looking ahead, the BJP is set to launch its Jan Akrosh Yatra on 7 April, with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi flagging off the event from Mysuru.
The yatra will move through Mandya, Hassan, Kodagu, Mangaluru, Udupi, and Chikkamagaluru, concluding the first phase by 10 April.
The second phase of the yatra will begin on 13 April, covering Shivamogga and Uttar Kannada districts, with planned pada yatras and public meetings across various regions of Karnataka.
Vijayendra emphasised that the BJP’s protests are aimed at voicing public dissatisfaction and advocating for the removal of burdensome price hikes and policies that hurt the people of Karnataka.
(Edited by Ananya Rao with inputs from Rashmi Patil)
