Some Congress leaders signal possible rethink on Bidadi Township Project if farmers are unwilling to part with lands
B.K. Hariprasad, Priyank Kharge, and D.K. Shivakumar are facing internal conflict over the proposed Bidadi Township Project, with Hariprasad advocating for farmer consent and potential project relocation if necessary. He suggests that compensation be paid at three times market value under existing land acquisition laws. The project's future remains uncertain as farmers resist the acquisition of their land, potentially strengthening the BJP-JD(S) alliance.
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
— The Hindu
JD(S) leaders, citing public hearings and opposition from previous governments, demand the Karnataka government abandon the Bidadi Township project.
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