JD(S) Takes Standoff on Bidadi Township to the Ground; Nikhil Says Deve Gowda to Launch Hunger Strike

JD(S) takes standoff on Bidadi Township to the ground; Nikhil says Deve Gowda to launch hunger strike

In a major turning point in the protest against the proposed Bidadi Integrated Township, Nikhil Kumaraswamy, president of the Janata Dal (Secular) youth wing, on Sunday took the standoff to the ground by undertaking a protest march through eight villages slated for acquisition.

Nikhil Kumaraswamy to lead padayatra against Bidadi township

Bengaluru: The opposition to the proposed Bidadi Township project is set to intensify with Janata Dal (Secular) Youth Wing State President Nikhil Kumaraswamy leading a massive padayatra on Sunday, June 21, demanding protection of agricultural land and the rights of farmers. The padayatra is expected to witness the participation of thousands of farmers from villages likely to be affected by the township project. The march will begin at 9 am from …