'Forcibly seizing fertile farmland': Karnataka BJP BY Vijayendra accuses state govt over Bidadi Township
Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra accused the Congress government of forcibly seizing fertile farmland for the Bidadi Satellite Township project.
Vijayendra alleged the project serves the real estate interests of the Congress High Command, not farmers.
He claimed small farmers with 4-5 acres are being displaced while Congress leaders own vast lands in Bidadi.
Vijayendra said Chief Minister DK Shivakumar promised to build the Bidadi Township for DLF company in exchange for becoming CM.
He accused the government of threatening farmers with false cases and goons if they oppose land acquisition.
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