Key facts
- Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy alleges the Bidadi township project is designed to benefit real estate interests.
- He challenged Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to visit affected villages and verify the status of landowners.
- Kumaraswamy announced a legal challenge against the final land acquisition notification.
- He claimed the project involves acquiring fertile agricultural land despite available alternatives.
- Kumaraswamy stated that 80-90% of local farmers oppose the project.
Union Steel & Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy intensified his criticism of the state government's proposed Bidadi township project, alleging it is primarily aimed at benefiting real estate interests. Kumaraswamy challenged Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to visit the affected villages to determine if the landowners facing acquisition are genuine farmers.
Kumaraswamy condemned the Congress government's decision to issue the final land acquisition notification, despite over 470 days of sustained protests by residents. He announced plans for a legal challenge against the move and pledged support to the affected farmers, stating that suggestions they are not real farmers are an insult to the farming community.