2 months ago
Bidadi Farmers Rally Gen Z After 500‑Day Protest
Farmers in a town called Bidadi in India have been marching for more than 500 days to stop a big new township that would take over their farmland.
They want to protect their trees and the milk they produce.
Now they are asking young people, called Gen Z, to help them.
The farmers made flyers and used social media to get more support.
They hope the city will cancel the plans and keep the land for farming.
Farmers in Bidadi, Karnataka have been protesting the proposed 9,600‑acre township for over 500 days.
They are now seeking Gen Z support through pamphlets and social media to amplify their campaign.
The protest demands cancellation of acquisition notices, protection of fertile land, and prevention of forced urban expansion near Bengaluru.
Farmers cite loss of 10 lakh trees and 22,000 litres of milk to the Karnataka Milk Federation if the township proceeds.
Youth involvement was inspired by the successful Cockroach Janta Party protest against the NEET paper leak.
- Who
- Farmers in Bidadi, Karnataka and Gen Z youth
- What
- Protest against the proposed Bidadi township project
- Where
- Bidadi, near Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- When
- Over 500 days of protest, now launching a Gen Z campaign
- Why
- To stop acquisition of 9,600 acres, protect land, trees, and milk resources, and prevent forced urban expansion
Key facts
- Location
- Bidadi, Karnataka, India
- Protest Duration
- 500+ days
- Acquisition Size
- 9,600 acres
- Key Concern
- Protection of fertile land and trees
- Target
- Bidadi township project
Quotes
Bharath Kumar
28‑year‑old software engineer and activist from Bidadi
“We had been campaigning against the Bidadi township project on social media. Most of the students are part-time farmers (on land) where their parents are also tillers. Gen Z knows their parents' struggle against the forcible urban expansion. We did see the Gen Z protest in Delhi. Our elderly farmers decided to seek the support of the younger generation.”
telegraphindia.com
“Trees are being cut in and around Bengaluru at the expense of forcible urban expansion. Around 22,000 litres of milk are generated in and around Bidadi, which are provided to the Karnataka Milk Federation. When the township comes up, all these resources will be lost.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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