Karnataka Faces Protests Over Nandini Price Hikes and Drought Aid
Protests erupted in Karnataka over price hikes of Nandini dairy products, including butter, ghee, and paneer, alongside increased state bus fares. The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party accused the Congress-led government of fiscal mismanagement. In response to economic pressures, the Karnataka government sought financial assistance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 177 drought-affected taluks and requested minimum support price revisions for sugarcane farmers. Additionally, the state government faced criticism for delays in payments under the Gruha Lakshmi guarantee scheme, citing treasury constraints. Concurrently, members of the INDIA bloc demonstrated at Freedom Park, demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner and the scrapping of the Special Summary Revision process.
Published 2 days ago • 05 Nov 2026, 02:17 PM IST