Farmers opposing the proposed Bidadi township project have appealed to Gen Z and young citizens to join their movement, citing concerns over agricultural land and environmental conservation
Farmers protesting the proposed township project in Bidadi, Karnataka, have intensified their agitation and appealed to Gen Z to support their campaign. The movement focuses on protecting agricultural land and the environment, while legal proceedings related to earlier protest incidents continue.
Ramanagara: Farmers protesting against the proposed Bidadi Township project in Karnataka's Ramanagara district have expanded their campaign by appealing to Gen Z and young citizens to participate in the movement. Drawing inspiration from the ongoing CJP protest in New Delhi, the protesters said they intend to strengthen their agitation against the township proposal, which they claim threatens agricultural land and the surrounding environment.
At the protest site, farmers displayed placards carrying messages urging Gen Z to stand with them in their campaign against the proposed township project. Protesters stated that the movement is aimed at protecting agricultural land and preserving the environment from large-scale urban development.
According to the protesters, the issue extends beyond a single region and raises broader concerns about land acquisition and environmental sustainability.
"Today it is our land; tomorrow it could be someone else's. Development should not come at the cost of destroying nature. We appeal to young people to join our movement," the protesting farmers said.
The protesters maintained that public participation, particularly from younger generations, would strengthen awareness about the long-term impact of converting agricultural land for urban development.
Bidadi Township Project Remains the Focus of Farmers' Agitation
The farmers reiterated that their protest would continue until their concerns regarding the proposed township project are addressed. They said the campaign is centered on safeguarding cultivable land and ensuring environmental conservation while urging the government to consider alternative development approaches.
The appeal to Gen Z reflects an effort to broaden public engagement and increase support for the ongoing protest.
Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to 11 Farmers
Meanwhile, a court in Ramanagara has granted anticipatory bail to 11 farmers against whom criminal cases were registered following protests held on July 13 against the proposed Bidadi Township project.
The cases were filed after officials from the Joint Measurement Committee (JMC) visited Mandalahalli to conduct a land survey. According to the allegations, a group of protesters, including several women, allegedly assaulted officials using sticks and damaged two utility vehicles during the protest.
Two FIRs Registered Over Protest-Related Incidents
Police have registered two separate FIRs in connection with the protest. One case relates to the alleged assault on JMC officials, while the second concerns allegations of obstructing police personnel who were attempting to control the situation during the demonstration.
The charges filed against the accused include criminal intimidation, unlawful assembly, voluntarily causing hurt, obstructing public servants from discharging their official duties, and other relevant offences under applicable laws. The investigation into the incidents remains ongoing.
