Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra accuses state government of anti‑Hindu, anti‑farmer policies, plans protests

B.Y. Vijayendra, BJP state president and MLA, led a large rally in Haveri, Karnataka, accusing the Congress‑led state government of pursuing anti‑Hindu and anti‑farmer policies. He claimed that law‑and‑order has deteriorated, citing recent murders and attacks on Hindus, and alleged that police collude with criminal elements. Vijayendra also condemned the proposed acquisition of agricultural land in Bidadi for a township project, calling it a threat to farmers.

He announced a major protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on July 17, involving BJP legislators, MPs, and party workers, to demand farmer‑friendly decisions and to oppose what he described as minority appeasement. Former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai also spoke at the Haveri gathering, echoing the accusations and urging the removal of the Congress government.