India, April 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday came down heavily on the Congress-led Karnataka government, accusing it of worsening the financial burden on the people through rising prices and increased taxation. Speaking at an election rally in Haryana's Yamuna Nagar, Modi claimed that basic necessities have become unaffordable under the Congress regime in the southern state.

"In Karnataka, prices of essentials such as electricity, milk, bus fares, and even seeds have all gone up. On top of that, the state government has hiked taxes across sectors, adding to the common man's woes," Modi said, criticising the Congress administration for its handling of the economy.

At another rally held a day earlier, the Prime Minister also ...