Chikkaballapur (Karnataka) : BJP MP Dr K. Sudhakar has demanded a comprehensive investigation into alleged irregularities in land acquisition and compensation linked to the Gantlamallamma Valley Reservoir project in Bagepalli, accusing officials and others of exploiting poor farmers.
Addressing a protest rally in Bagepalli, Sudhakar alleged that farmers in the constituency had been forced to part with their land at lower prices in the name of the reservoir project, resulting in financial losses worth crores of rupees.
Farmers, members of the public and NDA alliance workers participated in the protest, demanding accountability and fair compensation for affected landowners.
Following the rally, a memorandum was submitted to the Bagepalli tahsildar, seeking strict legal action against officials and others allegedly involved in the irregularities.
“Development cannot become an excuse to exploit farmers. The land acquisition process must be transparent, farmers must receive fair compensation and the allegations must be investigated impartially,” Sudhakar said.
Taking a dig at his electoral defeat, he added, “I may have lost the election, but I am not dead when it comes to standing with farmers. My fight will continue until justice is delivered.”
Party leader Harinath Reddy, former district president Ramalingappa, NDA representatives, thousands of farmers and party workers attended the protest.