Karnataka CM to meet protesting farmers on July 4 over land acquisition in Bengaluru

Following a rally, farmers demand withdrawal of land acquisition notification as CM Siddaramaiah schedules meeting for July 4.

Published on: Jun 27, 2025, 11:55:51 IST

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will hold talks with farmers on July 4 amid ongoing protests against the acquisition of large tracts of "fertile land" for a proposed aerospace park in Devanahalli taluk of Bengaluru Rural district.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (ANI Grab )

Farmers have been opposing the acquisition of over 1,000 acres of agricultural land across 13 villages in the region, and demanding that the notification for it be withdrawn.

"Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will hold a meeting with Devanahalli Channarayapatna farmer activists and leaders of the Samyukta Horata Vedike on July 4," his office said in a statement.

"After discussing with the farmer leaders who met him today, the Chief Minister said that he will hold a comprehensive meeting on the demands and problems of the farmers at 11 am on July 4," it said.

A large number of farmers had held a "Devanahalli Chalo" rally on Wednesday, during which they had set a 24-hour deadline to the government to withdraw its notification.

Despite the CM calling a meeting on July 4, farmers have decided to continue their protest until talks are held.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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