Bengaluru, April 1 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday hit out at the BJP, which is in opposition in the State and in power at the Centre over their economic policies, alleging that the economy of the country has collapsed under the BJP rule.

Asked about the BJP's protest on the issue of price hikes, the Minister accused BJP leader BY Vijayendra and expelled BJP leader Basangouda Patil Yatnal for misleading people to "cover up" their fights.

Addressing reporters, Kharge said, "The life of the common man has become hell due to PM Modi's economic policy. Who is responsible for all this price hike, the economy has collapsed due to PM Modi's masterstroke. The situation is like this only because of Adani Ambani."

"Why was there ...