BJP Leader Died: Bharatiya Janata Occasion (BJP) leader and former MLC MB Bhanuprakash died of a coronary heart assault on Monday (17 June). He was concerned in a celebration protest in opposition to the hike in petrol and diesel costs in Karnataka. The BJP leader was cremated in the night at Mattur village in Shivamogga taluk.
Bhanu Prakash (69) had served because the BJP's state vice-president and district president. On Monday, he led protests in Karnataka and addressed staff. “He suffered a cardiac arrest whereas sitting in the automotive and fell unconscious. He was rushed to a close-by hospital however couldn’t be saved,” a police supply mentioned.
JP Nadda expressed condolences
Expressing grief over Bhanuprakash's demise, Union Well being Minister JP Nadda mentioned, “I’m deeply saddened by the demise of senior Karnataka BJP leader and former MLC Shri MB Bhanuprakash ji. His ardent dedication to strengthen the social gathering's ideology and his tireless efforts for public welfare might be remembered with nice respect. His demise is an irreparable loss for the social gathering. I categorical my deepest condolences to his household, buddies and supporters in this troublesome time. Om Shanti.”
Deeply saddened by the passing away of BJP Karnataka senior leader and former MLC, Shri MB Bhanuprakash ji. His fervent dedication to strengthening the social gathering's ideology and his relentless advocacy for public welfare might be remembered with profound respect. His demise is an…
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) June 17, 2024
Petrol and diesel costs elevated in Karnataka
The protest got here after the Congress-led authorities in Karnataka raised gross sales tax on petrol and diesel to 29.84 per cent and 18.44 per cent respectively. This revision resulted in a rise of round Rs 3 and Rs 3.05 in petrol and diesel costs throughout the state. It’s noteworthy that Karnataka has turn out to be the primary state to revise gas costs after the Lok Sabha elections.
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