India, April 8 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched its statewide "Janakrosh Yatra" from Mysuru on Monday, attacking the Congress government's policies, including price inflation allegations of religious appeasement and misappropriation of welfare funds, in the state.

The yatra was led by Union minister for food, public distribution, and consumer affairs Pralhad Joshi and senior BJP leaders including state president BY Vijayendra, leader of opposition in state assembly R Ashoka, council opposition leader Chalawadi Narayanaswamy, and former chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda. During the protest held in chief minister Siddaramaiah's home district, Joshi slammed the government for its "anti-governance".

"Prices have reached record h...