BJP Protests Karnataka’s Land Acquisition Move for Bidadi Township

Bengaluru: Karnataka BJP on Friday staged a massive protest at Freedom Park against the Congress government’s decision to acquire farmers’ land for the proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) project near Bidadi in Bengaluru South district. The GBIT project is being promoted as India’s first AI-powered integrated township.

The demonstration was led by BJP state president B Y Vijayendra, Opposition leaders R Ashoka and Chalavadhi Narayanaswamy, and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje. The BJP alleged that the government had proceeded with the final land acquisition notifications despite strong opposition from farmers and local residents.