Deve Gowda Demands Karnataka Drop Bidadi Township, Citing Harm to Farmers
H.D. Deve Gowda, speaking at a rally in Freedom Park on Tuesday, demanded that the Karnataka government drop the Bidadi Township project, arguing it would harm small farmers' livelihoods. He cited public hearings recommending against the project and criticized BJP leaders for not attending. Nikhil Kumaraswamy led a padayatra against the project, while H.D. Kumaraswamy, a Union Minister, accused Congress Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of reviving it in 2023 despite earlier opposition by JD(S) governments.
9 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
A video of B.Y. Vijayendra, BJP State president, discussing the Bidadi Township Project at a drought review meeting went viral, causing embarrassment for the party.
— The Hindu
Farmers in Bidadi used advertisements to criticize the JD(S) and BJP for opposing the Bidadi Township Project, which their previous government initiated.
18 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
JD(S) leaders, citing public hearings and opposition from previous governments, demand the Karnataka government abandon the Bidadi Township project.
To respect publishing rights, SatyaDheesh does not host full copyrighted news copy. You can read the complete article on the publisher's platform: