India, March 28 -- Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led state government, criticizing the recent hikes in milk and electricity prices.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he accused the government of exploiting people under the pretext of welfare.

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Kumaraswamy highlighted that this is the third hike in milk prices under the current government, detailing the increases: Rs.3 in August 2023, Rs.2 in June 2024, and Rs.4 in March 2025. He also pointed out the latest hike in electricity tariffs, which adds a 36-paise surcharge per unit.

"Two years of relentless exploitation!...