Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Yediyurappa Questions Shivakumar’s Autonomy as BJP Launches Padayatra
BS Yediyurappa, a BJP leader, criticized Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
He said Shivakumar depended too much on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for decisions.
Yediyurappa made these comments at the start of a BJP march called ‘Ballari Chalo.’
The march will last 10 days.
The BJP says it wants to highlight problems faced by farmers and other people.
Yediyurappa accused the Congress government of corruption and poor governance.
Another BJP leader said drought-affected areas were identified unfairly and did not receive enough help.
The BJP plans to continue its protest against the state government.
Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa questioned whether DK Shivakumar could make decisions independently.
Yediyurappa alleged that Shivakumar turned to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on every issue.
He described the 10-day ‘Ballari Chalo’ padayatra as the start of a campaign to remove the Congress government.
Yediyurappa accused the government of corruption and being anti-farmer, anti-people, anti-development and anti-women.
BJP leader P Rajeev alleged that the government unfairly identified drought-hit areas and failed to provide adequate relief.
- Who
- Former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Rahul Gandhi and BJP leaders.
- What
- Yediyurappa criticized Shivakumar’s decision-making independence and launched the BJP’s ‘Ballari Chalo’ padayatra.
- When
- The remarks were made on Tuesday; the padayatra is planned for 10 days.
- Where
- The padayatra was inaugurated in Raichur and is named ‘Ballari Chalo.’
- Why
- The BJP says it is protesting alleged corruption, farmer-related concerns, governance failures and inadequate drought relief.
- Event
- ‘Ballari Chalo’ padayatra
- Duration
- 10 days
- Organiser
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Main target
- The Congress government in Karnataka
- Yediyurappa’s allegation
- Chief Minister DK Shivakumar relies on Rahul Gandhi for decisions.
- Additional allegation
- The government was unfair in declaring drought-hit areas and failed to provide adequate relief.
- Inauguration
- The march began with a traditional trumpet being sounded, alongside a farmers’ song.