The Hindu

Some Congress leaders signal possible rethink on Bidadi Township Project if farmers are unwilling to part with lands

The cautious position adopted by Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president B.K. Hariprasad and Home Minister Priyank Kharge on the proposed acquisition of agricultural land for the Bidadi Township Project, coupled with suggestions that the project may be shelved if farmers refuse to part with their holdings, is expected to strengthen the resolve of protesting farmers and provide fresh ammunition to the BJP-JD(S) alliance