Some Congress leaders signal possible rethink on Bidadi Township Project if farmers are unwilling to part with lands (opens original article in a new tab)

Some Congress leaders suggest the Bidadi Township Project may be reconsidered if farmers refuse to sell their land, emphasizing the need for consultations and farmer consent.

• Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president B.K. Hariprasad suggests the Bidadi Township Project may be shelved if farmers refuse to part with their land.
• Hariprasad advocates for wider consultations and sensitivity towards farmer agitation, emphasizing the need for farmers' consent in land acquisition.
• Home Minister Priyank Kharge indicates the project could be relocated to another part of the state if farmers in the proposed area resist land acquisition.
• The controversy highlights potential internal debates within the Congress party regarding large-scale land acquisition projects.