JD(S) launches ‘Nothing NICE’ campaign against NICE project
The JD(S) youth wing has launched a campaign against the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE) project, alleging significant irregularities and failure to meet contractual obligations. The party is demanding that the government take over the project and return acquired land to farmers.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions between infrastructure development, land acquisition rights, and political accountability in Karnataka.
JD(S) youth wing State president Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Friday launched the ‘Nothing NICE’ campaign against the NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises) project, alleging large-scale violations and irregularities in its implementation.
Launching the campaign in Bengaluru, Mr. Nikhil also unveiled the website nothingnice.net, which, according to the JD(S), contains documents related to the project, including a copy of a recent Karnataka High Court order.
Mr. Nikhil alleged that the NICE project failed to meet several commitments made under the Framework Agreement signed in 1997. He said five townships were proposed under the project, and a 111-km road was planned, but the project remained incomplete.
He also alleged that while 2,193 acres were originally proposed to be acquired for the peripheral road, an additional 554 acres had been taken over. The acquired land, he claimed, was meant for public infrastructure but was instead being used for real estate and private purposes.
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