Congress to stage protests against LK Advani 'yatra'

Opposition Congress in Karnataka today said it would stage black flag demonstration against BJP leader LK Advani's yatra in the city and other places from tomorrow.

Taking a dig at the yatra against corruption and Advani's visit to Karnataka, where some BJP leaders are facing corruption charges, KPCC President G Parameshwara said he was "surprised" that Advani was coming to the state.

"The strange fact is that the convener of the yatra, Anantkumar himself is facing corruption allegations in HUDCO scam", Parameshwara told reporters after chairing a party meeting at which agitation plans against the yatra were drawn.

BJP has no moral right to fight against corruption as its government in the state was facing corruption allegations and its former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, some former ministers and even an MLA is in jail, he said.

"Is Advani coming to Karnataka to endorse the corruption engaged by his party government and to give some advise to its leaders?" Parameshwara asked.

"I request the BJP senior leader even now to call off his visit to the state". Congress will stage black flag demonstrationss against the yatra in Bangalore, Mangalore, Udupi and Karwar, he said, adding, a rally will also be staged in the city tomorrow.