Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Karnataka BJP Supports JD(S) Padayatra Dates
The BJP in Karnataka has announced that they support the dates set by their ally, the JD(S), for a protest march against the Bidadi Township Project.
Both parties are united in their demand for the government to withdraw the project, which has caused protests from farmers in the Ramanagara district.
The BJP leader, N. Ravikumar, stated that there is no disagreement between the BJP and JD(S) on this issue and that they will work together to finalize the details of the protest.
The Congress government, however, is moving forward with the project and has issued a second notification for land acquisition, which the opposition claims is targeting small and marginal farmers.
The BJP and JD(S) accuse the government of double standards and urge them to use government-owned land instead of fertile agricultural land for the township.
BJP supports JD(S)-announced dates for padayatra against Bidadi Township Project.
Both parties demand immediate withdrawal of the project, citing farmer protests.
BJP and JD(S) to finalize logistical aspects of the protest together.
Congress government issues second notification for land acquisition, accused of double standards.
Opposition urges government to use its own land instead of fertile agricultural land.
- Who
- BJP, JD(S), Congress Government, Farmers in Ramanagara district
- What
- Protest against the Bidadi Township Project
- When
- Protest dates announced for July 30, 31, and August 1
- Where
- Bidadi to Bengaluru
- Why
- Opposition to the Bidadi Township Project and land acquisition by the Congress government
BJP and JD(S) Opposition
Congress Government
Bidadi Township Project
BJP and JD(S) Opposition
The BJP and JD(S) are united in their opposition to the Bidadi Township Project and support the padayatra dates announced by JD(S). They demand the immediate withdrawal of the project, citing protests from farmers in Ramanagara district.
Congress Government
The Congress government, led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, is proceeding with the Bidadi Township Project, issuing a second notification for land acquisition despite protests. They claim farmers' land will not be acquired forcibly, but the opposition alleges otherwise.
- Organizations Involved
- BJP, JD(S), Congress Government
- Key Figures
- N. Ravikumar (BJP), B.Y. Vijayendra (BJP), D.K. Shivakumar (Congress)
- Protest Dates
- July 30, 31, August 1
- Location of Protest
- Bidadi to Bengaluru
- Primary Demand
- Withdrawal of Bidadi Township Project
- Farmers' Protest
- Thousands of farmers protested in Bengaluru against the project
- Land Acquisition Issue
- Government issued a second notification for land acquisition, allegedly targeting small and marginal farmers