PoliticsPhoto: The HinduPralhad Joshi Accuses Karnataka Government of Frequent Price Hikes
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused the Karnataka Congress government of burdening people with repeated price increases. Speaking in Hubballi, he said the government raised prices of milk, petrol, diesel, bus fares, electricity, water, liquor, and various taxes over three years. Petrol and diesel prices rose thrice, bus fares twice, with water tariffs up 10%, sewerage charges 25%, liquor prices 20%, and license fees 50%. These hikes are expected to generate ₹60,000 crore annually.
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