BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra informed the media that the padayatra (foot march) will begin on August 3 and cover the distance from Bengaluru to Mysuru in seven days. Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy will participate in the march and inaugurate it.
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Former Chief Minister Yediyurappa urged the public to join the protest, emphasising the need to overthrow the corrupt Congress government. "Both parties will fight together, and thousands of people will participate in this protest," he said. Yediyurappa asserted that the protest would persist until the Chief Minister's resignation, emphasising that the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha had already addressed the issue. "If the Chief Minister has any respect, he should accept the crime and resign," he demanded.
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Union Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy accused the state government of coming to power through deceit and alleged that corruption began from their first day in office. He criticised the Congress party for its inability to respond adequately in the legislative assembly, despite its extensive experience in governance. Kumaraswamy also alleged a transfer racket and claimed that the Congress party had to resort to sponsored statements through the media to defend itself.

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Notable leaders such as Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, and Union Minister Prahlad Joshi attended the meeting. These leaders reiterated the need for a united opposition to expose and combat the alleged corruption and misgovernance by the Congress government.