Bengaluru, July 14 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (Secular) of politicising the proposed Bidadi township project, asserting that the government would protect the interests of farmers while acting within the framework of the law.

Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar said the state government could not withdraw the proceedings related to the project as they were governed by legal provisions.

"We respect the law. JD(S) and BJP are politicising the issue. We don't want to disrespect the farmers. The law doesn't allow me to drop the proceedings. We will take care of the farmers," the Chief Minister said.

He also targeted Union Minister and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy, sayi...