Bidadi AI City Row: 2 Lakh Trees To Be Cut As Farmers Protest Amid Political Face-Off
A massive political controversy has erupted in Karnataka over the proposed artificial intelligence township in Bidadi, located in South Bengaluru. The ambitious project, aimed at
A massive political controversy has erupted in Karnataka over the proposed artificial intelligence township in Bidadi, located in South Bengaluru. The ambitious project, aimed at decongesting the city and boosting employment, is facing severe backlash due to its environmental impact and land acquisition concerns. Nearly two lakh trees, including thousands of coconut and mango trees, could be felled to clear land for the township.
While the state government maintains that the project is essential for urban development and claims majority support from landowners, several farmers are protesting against the potential loss of their agricultural livelihood. The opposition parties have strongly condemned the initiative, calling for a protest march and accusing the ruling government of hypocrisy regarding environmental conservation. The ruling party leaders have dismissed these allegations, stating that the project was initially proposed by previous administrations and that the current opposition is purely political.
The standoff continues as farmers demand better compensation and safeguards before parting with their fertile land. Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel.
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