Amid intense pushback, Karnataka Cabinet decides to withdraw controversial Parks amendment Bill
- The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to withdraw the controversial Parks Amendment Bill, which allowed up to five per cent of park land to be used for public purposes, and plans to reintroduce it after public discussion in the next Assembly session.
- Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara stated that the bill faced misunderstandings, although no objections were raised during its introduction in the Cabinet.
- The government is establishing a Global Investment and Overseas Affairs Department to improve coordination with NRIs, foreign delegations, and investment facilitation in Karnataka.
- Plans include acquiring around 4,500-4,600 electric buses under the PM E-DRIVE scheme with state government ownership and private operation and maintenance.
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday demanded the central government to waive the agricultural loans of farmers in view of the drought situation in the state. He also appealed to the BJP leaders to come with them to raise this issue before the central government in Delhi. The Chief Minister also defended his government's decision to withdraw the disputed Park Bill</p>. <p style="text-align: justify;"…
Karnataka Withdraws Parks Amendment Bill, to Reintroduce After Public Consultation: Dy CM Parameshwara
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said the state government has decided to withdraw its proposed amendment to the Parks and Parks Preservation Act, which sought to acquire five per cent of land for public purposes, and reintroduce it in the next Assembly session after putting it in the public domain for wider consultation. India News | Karnataka Withdraws Parks Amendment Bill, to…
Karnataka Cabinet withdraws controversial park bill after protests and opposition
The Karnataka Cabinet decided to withdraw the controversial park preservation bill. This action followed widespread protests from citizen groups and opposition parties. The government will now consult the public widely on proposed amendments. Concerns were raised that the bill could allow diversion of public green spaces. The decision comes amid growing scrutiny of development projects in Bengaluru.
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