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BJP, JD(S) unite to oppose Bidadi township project
BJP and JD(S) have decided to jointly oppose the Congress government's proposed Bidadi township project in Karnataka. The opposition parties will coordinate protests inside and outside the legislature during the upcoming monsoon…
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BJP and JD(S) have decided to jointly oppose the Congress government's proposed Bidadi township project in Karnataka. The opposition parties will coordinate protests inside and outside the legislature during the upcoming monsoon session. They also plan a padayatra led by JD(S) youth president Nikhil Kumaraswamy, with BJP workers joining. A state-level coordination committee of around 10 members will be formed. The BJP's Leader of Opposition R Ashoka said the two parties would jointly raise issues including alleged irregularities in KPSC and drought.
The Indian Opinion
The Congress government claims the Bidadi township project will boost development, but the opposition's sudden unity suggests it is more about electoral advantage than genuine concern for farmers. Both sides must clarify the land acquisition process and compensation. The real test will be whether the government provides a clear rehabilitation package and whether the opposition can sustain cooperation beyond this single issue.
Sources (2): economictimes.indiatimes.com, deccanherald.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
