A major protest is brewing against the Bidadi Township Project, with farmers from various districts gearing up for a massive bike rally to Bidadi on June 22, under the banner of ‘Bairamangala Chalo’.
The rally, organized by the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, is expected to draw participation from farmers across Tumakuru, Chickballapur, Kolar, Mandya, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Bengaluru South district, and other regions, indicating a strong unified front against the project.
Key Support and Future Plans
Melukote MLA Darshan Puttannaiah has extended his support to the protest, despite being from a different party, underscoring the widespread opposition to the Bidadi Township Project. Furthermore, Samyukta Horata Karnataka has outlined a future course of action, modeling their protest after the successful Channarayapatna farmers’ agitation.
Upcoming Protests
According to Yashavantha T., State General Secretary of the Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha (KPRS), the momentum is set to continue with a planned ‘Vidhana Soudha Chalo’ protest once the monsoon session begins, highlighting the determination of farmers’ groups to have their voices heard against the project.
The protest is gaining steam, with participation from multiple districts and broad support from local leaders, setting the stage for a significant showdown over the Bidadi Township Project’s future.
- Farmers from several districts are participating in the ‘Bairamangala Chalo’ bike rally.
- The protest has garnered support from key local leaders.
- Future plans include a ‘Vidhana Soudha Chalo’ protest during the monsoon session.
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