Bengaluru, April 17 -- The Karnataka Congress staged a protest against the central government at Freedom Park, condemning the BJP's policies for exploiting the poor while enriching the wealthy. Minister Krishna Byre Gowda criticised the government's handling of essential commodities, alleging that rising prices and increased taxes are draining the common people while benefiting the rich.

Byre Gowda accused the BJP government of favouring the rich, especially business tycoons like Ambani and Adani, allowing them to accumulate vast wealth while ordinary citizens' hard work is exploited to benefit the elites.

"The exploitation of the people began when the BJP came to power. The party has raised the prices of diesel, petrol, and gas, with e...