Petrol and Diesel Price Hike Sparks Political Firestorm

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra challenged calls for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation following a recent fuel price hike. Vijayendra stated that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy D K Shivakumar should have stepped down two years ago if they expected the same from Modi.

These remarks followed Siddaramaiah's criticism of the petrol and diesel price increase, demanding a rollback and holding Modi accountable for economic mismanagement. Vijayendra refuted these demands, questioning the opposition's understanding of global fuel price dynamics and highlighting the Congress government's own tax hikes on fuel.

He argued that the Prime Minister made difficult decisions considering the nation's interests amid geopolitical tensions and after recent elections. Vijayendra dismissed claims that the price hike timing was politically motivated and emphasized that Modi's actions were appropriate and timely.

(With inputs from agencies.)