BJP rallies in Karnataka over cash crunch, calls for CM Shivakumar’s resignation

BJP leaders in Karnataka organised protests to draw attention to a cash shortage that they say is straining the state’s finances. Demonstrators gathered outside the chief minister’s office in Bengaluru and in several districts, holding placards and chanting slogans demanding the resignation of CM Shivakumar. The party accused the government of fiscal mismanagement, alleging that the crunch has delayed salaries and welfare payments for citizens. BJP officials said the situation reflects deeper governance failures and called for immediate corrective action. The state administration has not issued a formal response to the protestors’ demands.