Farmers from Hassan accuse H.D. Revanna of harassment in providing compensation for land acquired
Farmers from Hassan have accused JD(S) leader H.D. Revanna of obstructing land compensation payments for a proposed IIT project. The delegation met with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who promised to ensure fair treatment for the farmers.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing political tensions regarding land acquisition and the potential for administrative interference in compensation processes.
Amid the raging political battle between Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy over acquisition of land for the Bidadi township project, a group of farmers from Hassan on Monday (June 29) accused Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Revanna, brother of Mr. Kumaraswamy, of stalling compensation to farmers whose land has been acquired in Hassan.
The report presents the allegations of the farmers and the response of the Chief Minister, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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