Bengaluru, Sept 8 : Karnataka BJP unit on Friday staged a state-wide protest against “failure” of the Congress government to prevent farmers’ suicides, alleged corruption and various other issues.

Former chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa was leading the protests inside the premises of the Freedom Park in Bengaluru. Former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, D.V. Sadananda Gowda, former deputy chief minister M.R Ashoka and other prominent leaders participated in the protest making a show of strength. The party cadres were seen in high spirits following the show of unity by the leadership.