Archive · 30 Jun 2025
K'taka BJP Demands Halt to Dalit Eviction in Kadugodi
The BJP is accusing the government of unfairly targeting Dalit farmers in Bengaluru by trying to take their land.
The BJP says the government is trying to evict the farmers from land they've been farming since 1950.
They also claim the government is using intimidation and false accusations.
The BJP is asking the government to stop the evictions immediately and consider the farmers' situation before taking any action.
The BJP leaders have submitted petitions to the Chief Secretary and the Chief Minister's Secretary.
Karnataka BJP demands immediate halt to government action against Dalits in Kadugodi.
The Forest Department is allegedly trying to seize agricultural land cultivated by Dalits in Dinnoor village.
BJP alleges the government, under Minister Khandre, is economically strangling Dalits.
BJP leaders submitted a memorandum and petition to government officials.
BJP is protesting eviction of farmers who have been cultivating land since 1950.
- Who
- Karnataka BJP, led by Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, and the state government led by CM Siddaramaiah.
- What
- BJP is demanding the government stop actions against Dalits in Kadugodi.
- When
- The protest happened on Monday.
- Where
- Kadugodi area of Bengaluru and Vidhana Soudha.
- Why
- BJP alleges the government is attempting to seize Dalit-cultivated land.
BJP's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Land Acquisition
BJP's Perspective
The government is unfairly targeting Dalit farmers and attempting to evict them.
Government's Perspective
The government is attempting to seize land.
Government Actions
BJP's Perspective
Accuses the Forest Department of economic strangulation of Dalits.
Government's Perspective
Government is carrying out its designated duties.
- Location
- Kadugodi, Bengaluru
- Land Area
- 711 acres (including 35 acres of agricultural land)
- Farmers' Tenure
- Since 1950
- Land Allocation
- Various purposes including Railways, temple, roads, housing, and Metro projects
- BJP's Demand
- Halt evictions and consider Supreme Court directions.
