Bengaluru, April 17 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP and JD(S), accusing them of causing price hikes and asserting that public anger would ensure Congress returns to power in 2028. He also targeted Union Minister Kumaraswamy and dismissed complaints filed against him.

"Ours is a government that supports farmers and labourers. It is a government that supports all sections of society," said Shivakumar, highlighting the government's decision to increase the milk price by Rs 4 for the benefit of farmers. He pointed out that milk prices in other states like Haryana, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh range between Rs 55 and Rs 57, while Karnataka continues to maint...