Bengaluru, June 17 -- Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra launched a scathing attack and addressed his concern on the state government over its final notification to acquire nearly 500 acres of land near Bidadi for the proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT).

Supporting the farmers' stand, while speaking to ANI, Vijayendra said, "Farmers clearly told that they are willing to give away their lives, but not their agricultural land. This trend is very clear for every farmer in and around Bidadi township."

Defending himself against political allegations over the land, the BJP leader added, "I don't own any land here. Even if I own land, if it comes to the knowledge of the chief minister, let them acquire those lands also." ...