Archive · 7 Oct 2026
BJP Criticizes Karnataka’s Proposed Milk and Bus Fare Hikes
Karnataka is considering making milk more expensive.
The state Cabinet has favoured increasing Nandini milk prices by Rs 8 to Rs 10 per litre.
The final decision is expected after the Legislative Council elections on October 23.
A bus fare increase of 10 to 13 per cent has also been proposed.
BJP leader R Ashoka says these increases would make life harder for people who rely on milk and buses.
He also criticized other charges and taxes he said were increasing.
Ministers said a milk price rise would help dairy farmers earn more.
The reports describe the bus fare increase as proposed, not as a final decision.
Karnataka BJP leader R Ashoka accused the Congress government of adding to people’s financial burden through price increases.
The state Cabinet favoured raising Nandini milk prices by Rs 8 to Rs 10 per litre.
The final milk price decision is expected after the October 23 Legislative Council elections because of the Model Code of Conduct.
A proposed 10 to 13 per cent bus fare increase across state transport corporations, including BMTC, was criticized by Ashoka.
The Karnataka Milk Federation sought a Rs 10 per litre increase, with ministers saying it would improve returns to dairy farmers.
- Who
- Karnataka BJP leader and Assembly Opposition Leader R Ashoka criticized the Congress government’s proposed price increases.
- What
- The Cabinet favoured an Rs 8 to Rs 10 per litre increase in Nandini milk prices, and a 10 to 13 per cent bus fare increase was proposed.
- When
- The report is dated October 7; the final milk price decision is expected after the October 23 Legislative Council elections.
- Where
- Karnataka, India.
- Why
- Ashoka said the increases would add to people’s financial burden; ministers said the milk price increase would improve dairy farmers’ returns.
Criticism of price increases
Stated case for milk price increase
Effect of proposed increases
Criticism of price increases
R Ashoka said the proposed bus fare and milk price increases, alongside other charges and taxes, would put more financial pressure on residents.
Stated case for milk price increase
Ministers said a milk price increase would improve returns to dairy farmers.
- Milk price increase favoured
- Rs 8 to Rs 10 per litre for Nandini milk
- Bus fare increase proposed
- 10 to 13 per cent across state transport corporations, including BMTC
- KMF request
- Rs 10 per litre milk price increase
- Expected timing of milk decision
- After the October 23 Legislative Council elections
- Reason given by ministers
- The milk price increase would improve returns to dairy farmers
- Critic
- R Ashoka, Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly