Karnataka BJP Vice President B.Y. Vijayendra alleged rampant corruption and a lack of development under the current Congress government. He cited the Rs 14.5 crore wealth detection linked to a minister's associate and the Rs 94 crore Valmiki Development Corporation scam, implicating former minister Nagendra. Vijayendra also criticized the recent Hate Speech Bill, comparing it to the Emergency and accusing the government of suppressing criticism and the media.