BJP holds protest countering Congress dharma in New Delhi

The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a protest in Bengaluru against the Congress government, leading to their detention by the police. Former chief minister BS Yediyurappa criticised chief minister Siddaramaiah’s protest in New Delhi, accusing him of seeking attention rather than addressing issues. BJP MP Lehar Singh highlighted alleged internal discord within the Congress, attributing their protest to personal ambitions thwarted within the party leadership. Senior JD(S) leader GT Deve Gowda criticised the state government’s decision to protest against the central government, adding that there is a need for dialogue between the chief minister and the Union finance minister to address financial concerns and fulfil election promises.