'What Happened To 2015 Promise': BJP Slams Karnataka Govt Over New Land Pledge To Soldiers
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News18•10-03-2026, 16:51
'What Happened To 2015 Promise': BJP Slams Karnataka Govt Over New Land Pledge To Soldiers
•BJP criticizes Karnataka's Congress government over Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda's new promise to allot sites to retired soldiers.
•BJP questions the new pledge, citing an unfulfilled 2015 promise to soldiers for land in Ghattaganahalli, Yelahanka constituency.
•Senior BJP leader SR Vishwanath alleges Revenue Department officials delay allotments, favor private parties, and demand money from soldiers.
•Revenue Minister Byre Gowda states government will allot sites this year using digitised data, aiming to complete by year-end, accusing BJP of politicising.
•BJP MLA BP Harish highlights soldiers' applications pending for 3 years and unsuitable land offers in hilly/forest areas, urging suitable allotments.