The Times of India

Watch: Women thrash officials with brooms, chase them away as Bidadi Township survey faces fierce resistance

Women protesters wielding brooms confronted government officials and police in Ramanagara district. The officials were present to survey land for a proposed AI-powered integrated township project. Local farmers and residents strongly opposed the land acquisition, blocking village roads. The survey team eventually withdrew after facing sustained opposition and some injuries. Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy criticized the state government's high-handed approach to the project.