Bengaluru, July 17 -- Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka on Friday alleged that immediately after DK Shivakumar became Chief Minister, the real estate business "dealings" began in Karnataka, claiming that the Bidadi Township project is being used to amass funds for elections in three states.

He was speaking after participating in a massive protest held at Freedom Park against the Bidadi Township project, led by former Chief Minister and BJP National Parliamentary Board member BS Yediyurappa.

"Immediately after DK Shivakumar became CM, real estate dealings have started in Karnataka. In the last 30 days, not a single irrigation project has been announced, pothole-filled roads have not been repaired, and farmers have not received ...