Cauvery row, delayed expansion test CM Shivakumar's grip
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar faces multiple political challenges, including the Cauvery water-sharing dispute, delayed Cabinet expansion, and controversies over the Bidadi township project and footpath encroachments. His leadership is tested as he navigates criticism from various fronts while seeking approvals in Delhi. Despite these issues, his position remains secure but politically strained. Published - August 01, 2026.
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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