Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Bommai Predicts Two More Government Wickets During BJP Padayatra
The BJP has started a foot march from Raichur toward Ballari to criticize Karnataka’s Congress government.
Basavaraj Bommai said the protest is like a battle against the government.
He predicted that two more government leaders or problems would “fall” before the march ends.
Bommai accused the government of taking money meant for poor Scheduled Tribe communities.
He also said important irrigation projects in North Karnataka have not received promised funds.
He complained that some farmers have waited many years for compensation.
The BJP says it will continue protesting until the money and support reach the people who need them.
The article does not include a response from the Congress government to these allegations.
Basavaraj Bommai said two more government “wickets” would fall before the BJP padayatra reaches Ballari.
He accused the Congress government of misusing ₹187 crore meant for Scheduled Tribes and demanded the money be recovered.
Bommai alleged that North Karnataka irrigation projects have stalled because the government has not released funds.
He criticized delayed compensation for farmers affected by the Upper Krishna Project and warned of intensified protests.
The BJP launched the Ballari Chalo Padayatra in Raichur district, citing corruption, drought response and alleged anti-farmer policies.
- Who
- Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai, along with BJP leaders and participants in the Ballari Chalo Padayatra.
- What
- The BJP launched a padayatra criticizing the Congress government over alleged corruption, administrative failures, delayed irrigation funding and anti-farmer policies.
- When
- The article does not provide a specific date; the march was beginning when Bommai spoke at its inauguration.
- Where
- The padayatra was inaugurated in Lingsugur in Raichur district and is intended to reach Ballari, Karnataka.
- Why
- The BJP says it is protesting alleged misuse of Scheduled Tribe funds, stalled development projects, delayed farmer compensation, drought management and reservation-related injustice.
- Protest
- Ballari Chalo Padayatra
- Starting point
- Lingsugur, Raichur district
- Destination
- Ballari
- Alleged misused funds
- ₹187 crore reserved for Scheduled Tribe community development
- Irrigation funding cited
- ₹3,500 crore for Narayanapura canal repairs and ₹2,500 crore for the Nandawadagi Lift Irrigation Scheme, according to Bommai
- Reservation figures cited
- Bommai said ST reservation was increased from 3% to 7% and SC reservation from 15% to 17% under the previous BJP government
- Farmer grievance
- Bommai said some Upper Krishna Project-affected farmers have awaited appropriate compensation for 15 years