Koppal, July 15 -- BJP State President BY Vijayendra on Wednesday hit out at Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar over the Bidadi Township issue, accusing him of playing "double games" with farmers and demanding that the project be withdrawn immediately.

Speaking in Koppal, Vijayendra said, "The CM is indulging in arrogance and drama over the Bidadi issue. This double game should be stopped immediately. The CM should not play with the lives of farmers."

The remarks come amid continued opposition from farmers to the Karnataka government's proposed township project in Bidadi, with protesters expressing concerns over the acquisition of agricultural land and its impact on their livelihoods.

Vijayendra alleged that the Congress government was tar...