H.D. Kumaraswamy

D.K. Shivakumar stated that Bidadi is not his dream project. He mentioned that the government approved the development of five integrated townships around Bengaluru in a meeting chaired by H.D. Kumaraswamy on September 23, 2006.

A survey for Bidadi Township ended in chaos as women farmers chased officials with brooms. The dispute over the township has intensified between Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, escalating political tensions.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar seeks details on the river-linking project from the Prime Minister and addresses JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy. Shivakumar states he will respond to the appropriate person at the right time.

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy stated that Karnataka should fight for a fair share of water from the Godavari-Krishna-Cauvery river linking project, as the state will receive a meagre amount under the current plan.

Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre accused the Union government of illegally selling HMT forest land for real estate businesses, responding to Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy's comments on the issue.

H.D. Kumaraswamy accuses the Congress government of attempting to derail the HMT revival package. The claim is centered on the political implications of the HMT project in Karnataka.

H.D. Kumaraswamy stated that fielding a candidate in the Karnataka MLC polls helped test the loyalty of party MLAs. The election experience taught him not to place excessive trust in anyone.

H.D. Kumaraswamy claims Bidadi township is a real estate project that benefits land mafia and land grabbers rather than serving the State's interest. The Janata Dal (Secular) will support farmers and pursue legal action against the project.

H.D. Kumaraswamy stated that former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda did not request a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket to contest the Rajya Sabha elections.