Deve Gowda Challenges Land Acquisition for Controversial Bidadi Township Project

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda spoke out against the Bidadi Township project, accusing the Karnataka government of seizing farmers' land for business gains. He pointed fingers at Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, and called for the intervention of CM Siddaramaiah.

Gowda lamented the situation, revealing his disappointment in Siddaramaiah's silence despite their past collaboration. He highlighted the farmers' ongoing protests and critiqued alleged power moves within the state administration, urging immediate withdrawal of the project.

Demonstrating determination, Gowda announced his intent to fight alleged land profiteering and demanded transparency regarding land registration in the region. He called for action to protect the livelihoods of farmers engaged in dairy and horticulture production.

(With inputs from agencies.)