How Karnataka’s Parks and BMLTA amendments may shield Tunnel Road project | Explained
The Karnataka government recently passed two amendments to the Parks and BMLTA acts without debate, which critics argue are designed to facilitate the controversial Tunnel Road project. These changes allow for the use of protected park land for public infrastructure, drawing backlash from activists and environmentalists.
Why it matters
The legislation highlights tensions between urban infrastructure development and environmental preservation in Bengaluru.
Story so far: The Karnataka government passed two bills — the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (BMLTA) — in the recently concluded Monsoon Session.
The article focuses heavily on the opposition's perspective and the 'backlash' from activists, framing the government's actions as potentially circumventing legal protections.
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