Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Congress Accuses Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa Over Bidadi Township
The Congress party in Karnataka has accused former chief ministers H.D. Kumaraswamy and B.S. Yediyurappa of being involved in the Bidadi Township project and benefiting from it.
The Congress alleges that the BJP's protest march against the project is actually a way for them to absolve themselves of past decisions.
The project, which involves 9,000 acres of land near Bengaluru, has been supported by various governments over the years.
Farmers had sought intervention from former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, but he reportedly told them to speak to his son, H.D. Kumaraswamy.
The Congress party plans to table records of meetings and decisions related to the project during the upcoming Assembly session.
Congress MLA H.C. Balakrishna accused former chief ministers H.D. Kumaraswamy and B.S. Yediyurappa of involvement in the Bidadi Township project.
The BJP's padayatra against the project is seen by the Congress as a penitence march to absolve past decisions.
The project involves 9,000 acres of land near Bengaluru, with 35% earmarked for industry and 35% for residential development.
Farmers sought intervention from H.D. Deve Gowda, but he reportedly directed them to his son, H.D. Kumaraswamy.
The Congress party plans to table records of meetings and decisions related to the project during the upcoming Assembly session.
- Who
- Congress MLA H.C. Balakrishna, BJP, JD(S), H.D. Kumaraswamy, B.S. Yediyurappa
- What
- Allegations and protests over the Bidadi Township project
- When
- Ongoing, with historical context dating back to 2018
- Where
- Bidadi, near Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- Allegations of kickbacks and political maneuvering
Congress Party
BJP and JD(S)
Role in Project
Congress Party
The Congress party alleges that former chief ministers H.D. Kumaraswamy and B.S. Yediyurappa were involved in the Bidadi Township project and benefited from it.
BJP and JD(S)
The BJP and JD(S) claim they are protesting against the project and deny any wrongdoing.
Padayatra Motives
Congress Party
The Congress party views the BJP's padayatra as a penitence march to absolve themselves of past decisions.
BJP and JD(S)
The BJP and JD(S) see the padayatra as a genuine protest against the project.
- Project Location
- Bidadi, near Bengaluru
- Project Type
- Integrated Township
- Land Area
- 9,000 acres
- Land Use
- 35% industry, 35% residential
- Key Figures Involved
- H.D. Kumaraswamy, B.S. Yediyurappa, H.D. Deve Gowda
- Government Notification Date
- May 18, 2021
