Karnataka's power tariff hike from April 1 has sparked a heated political battle, with the BJP accusing the Congress government of fueling inflation. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has approved a 36 paise per unit increase, drawing strong opposition criticism. Karnataka BJP Chief B.Y. Vijayendra and MLA Bharath Shetty Y slammed the Congress, blaming it for burdening common citizens. Meanwhile, Energy Minister K.J. George defended the decision, citing economic factors.
