Karnataka Cabinet OKs 5% park land use, sparking environmentalists' fury
The bill potentially allows land grab for a controversial project facing legal challenges.
The Karnataka Cabinet cleared a Bill to amend the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975, allowing up to 5% of parks and garden lands for public purposes, drawing criticism from citizen groups, environmentalists, and BJP MPs. Critics allege this move facilitates the Bengaluru North-South Twin Tunnel Road project, which faces legal challenges in the High Court. Environmental activist Dattatreya T. Devare said the amendment aims to circumvent court petitions against the tunnel, while L.S. Tejasvi Surya, a BJP MP, called it an assault on green spaces and vowed opposition. Published August 23, 2026.
22 AUG 2026
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Karnataka Cabinet OKs 5% park land use, sparking environmentalists' fury
24 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed eight bills in an hour without debate, prompting opposition from citizen groups and BJP members.
— The Hindu
The Karnataka government amended two laws to facilitate the Adani Group's Bengaluru North-South Twin Tunnel project, facing strong opposition from petitioners.
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