The Bharatiya Janata Party will stage a protest on Monday alleging the Congress government’s failures in maintaining law and order and ensuring women’s safety in the State.
BJP State unit president Pralhad Joshi, Leader of the Opposition Jagadish Shettar, former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, and party legislators and workers will participate in the procession from Freedom Park to Vidhana Soudha here.
Demands resignation
According to a release, the BJP has demanded the resignation of Social Welfare Minister H. Anjaneya, who is facing allegations of corruption after a sting operation by a TV channel. The government has failed to maintain law and order and two people were killed in the violence at Madikeri during the Tipu Jayanti celebrations, the BJP said.