Farmers oppose land acquisition for a ₹18,000-crore AI city near Bengaluru, citing threats to livelihoods, agriculture and green cover. Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy opposes the land acquisition notification for the Bidadi township project and supports affected farmers. He rejects claims that affected landowners are not real farmers and has announced plans for a legal challenge against the acquisition. Kumaraswamy invited Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to visit the affected villages and interact with residents. The Bidadi township project is alleged to benefit real estate interests. According to The Economic Times, Kumaraswamy condemned the Congress government's decision to issue the final land acquisition notification despite sustained protests by residents and pledged support to those affected. According to Bluesky, the project faces growing resistance from farmers in Karnataka.