Bidadi Township Project Faces Farmer Resistance

5 UPDATES · 23 DAYS · 23 JUN 2026 — 15 JUL 2026

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Latest · 15 Jul 2026

Karnataka's Chief Minister formed a committee to evaluate the Bidadi Township Project's feasibility, following farmer protests and a potential land acquisition controversy.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the public dispute between D.K. Shivakumar and H.D. Kumaraswamy over the Bidadi Township Project, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific disagreement. It excludes other actions or statements made by D.K. Shivakumar, H.D. Kumaraswamy, or their respective parties unless they are directly related to the Bidadi Township Project dispute.

The full story, from the beginning

23Jun

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Bidadi township row triggers war of letters between DKS and HDK

25Jun

The Hindu

Internal conflict over the Bidadi Township Project arises as B.K. Hariprasad advocates for farmer consent and potential relocation, while the project's future remains uncertain due to farmer resistance.

27Jun

The Hindu

Protests by farmers disrupted a meeting between Union Minister Kumaraswamy and Chief Minister Shivakumar in Bidadi, leading to a tense standoff.

28Jun

Indian Express

Bidadi township row hots up as CM, Kumaraswamy trade ‘jealousy’, ‘realty’ digs | Bangalore News

2 weeks later

15Jul

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister formed a committee to evaluate the Bidadi Township Project's feasibility, following farmer protests and a potential land acquisition controversy.

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