Bengaluru, March 28 -- Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Basavaraj Bommai has criticised the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government over the milk price hike, claiming the increase is a tactic to cover up the financial troubles caused by their guarantees.

Speaking to ANI, Bommai said, "Karnataka is very well-known now for bankruptcy, corruption, and price rise. Almost all community prices have been increasing on a day-to-day basis."

"Today itself, they have increased the price of milk by Rs 4, and this is the third time in one year. There is a huge financial burden on every family, especially the poor. They want to cover up the bankruptcy (caused by their) guarantees. It is the failure of this government,"...