Bengaluru, June 20 -- The opposition to the proposed Bidadi Township project is set to intensify with Janata Dal (Secular) Youth Wing State President Nikhil Kumaraswamy leading a massive padayatra on Sunday, June 21, demanding protection of agricultural land and the rights of farmers.

The padayatra is expected to witness the participation of thousands of farmers from villages likely to be affected by the township project. The march will begin at 9 am from Anchipura village and pass through eight villages before culminating in a public meeting at Hosur.

According to organisers, the route will cover Anchipura Colony, Bannigiri, Marevegowdanadoddi, Gunduthopu, Gollahalli, Kodipalya and other villages before reaching Hosur. Farmers, local r...