Archive · 18 Jul 2026
BJP Protests Karnataka's Bidadi Township Project
The BJP leaders and farmers protested in Bengaluru against the Karnataka government's plan to build a new township in Bidadi.
They say the government is taking fertile farmland for the project, which will benefit real estate developers instead of helping the public.
The farmers are upset because they are already struggling due to a lack of rain, and the government is not helping them.
The BJP leaders promised to cancel the project if they win the next election and want the government to stop taking farmers' land.
They also want the cases against the farmers who protested to be dropped.
BJP leaders and farmers protested in Bengaluru against the Karnataka government's Bidadi Township project.
They allege the project is for vested interests and ignores farmer opposition and drought conditions.
BJP leaders promised to scrap the project if elected and demanded withdrawal of cases against protesting farmers.
Accusations include promoting real estate interests and intimidating farmers through officials.
The protest was led by senior BJP leaders, including former Chief Ministers and current Union Ministers.
- Who
- BJP leaders and farmers
- What
- Protest against the Bidadi Township project
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Freedom Park, Bengaluru
- Why
- Allegations of land acquisition for vested interests, ignoring farmer opposition and drought conditions
BJP
Karnataka Government
Land Acquisition
BJP
Accuses government of acquiring fertile agricultural land for vested interests, ignoring farmer opposition.
Karnataka Government
Not explicitly stated in the articles.
Project Necessity
BJP
Questions the need for another township around Bengaluru, citing existing layouts lacking infrastructure.
Karnataka Government
Not explicitly stated in the articles.
Farmer Compensation
BJP
Claims farmers are being deprived of land without adequate compensation.
Karnataka Government
Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Location
- Freedom Park, Bengaluru
- Protest Leaders
- R. Ashoka, B.Y. Vijayendra, Shobha Karandlaje, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, C.T. Ravi, B.S. Yediyurappa, D.V. Sadananda Gowda
- Project
- Bidadi Township
- Accusations
- Promoting real estate interests, intimidating farmers, ignoring drought conditions
- Farmer Participation
- Several women farmers, including those who confronted survey officials
- BJP Stance
- Promise to scrap the project if elected, withdraw cases against farmers
- Government Response
- Not explicitly stated in the articles