Unable to accept DKS as CM, Opposition targeting Bidadi project: MLA (opens original article in a new tab)

BJP and JD(S) leaders oppose the Bidadi Township Project politically, according to Magadi MLA H.C. Balakrishna, who claims the opposition is due to their inability to accept D.K. Shivakumar as Chief Minister. The project, initiated in 2006, was revived after farmer petitions, with the MLA stating most land is no longer agricultural and the Red Zone classification prevented real estate takeover.

• BJP and JD(S) leaders oppose Bidadi Township Project for political reasons
• MLA H.C. Balakrishna claims opposition is due to inability to accept D.K. Shivakumar as CM
• Project was initiated by H.D. Kumaraswamy in 2006 and revived after farmer petitions
• Land in Bidadi is mostly non-agricultural and converted into real estate layouts
• Red Zone classification prevented land from falling into real estate mafia's hands