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Prakash Raj slams CM’s ‘double standards’ on Devanahalli project

Prakash Raj slammed CM Siddaramaiah’s “double standards” on the Devanahalli land issue, accusing the govt of coercion and running a land business.

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  • Rai accused the State government of using coercion and intimidation to forcibly acquire farmers' land.

Mysuru, 11 July

Multilingual actor and activist Prakash Raj, condemned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s “double standards” over the Devanahalli land acquisition project.

Speaking to reporters along with Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Dalitha Sangarsha Samithi leaders, he accused Siddaramaiah of playing "drama" over the issue.

Raj alleged that the State government was involved in a "real estate business". Siddaramaiah had promised Raj and agitating farmers that he would resolve their demands by 15 July. But he then met the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his recent New Delhi visit, Raj said.

“On the one hand, the CM agreed to look into the demands of farmers of Devanahalli, on the other he promised the Defence Minister that he would provide land for establishment of Defence and aerospace corridors,” Raj hit out.

Raj alleged that the State government is following a policy of coercion and intimidation to grab farmer land. He alleged that 1,777 acres were taken from farmers, offering Rs 3 crore per acre without proper consultation

"When he was in the Opposition, Siddaramaiah had vehemently opposed the Devanahalli project in the Assembly. But now, after assuming office, he has not only given the green light for the final notification but has also failed to honour his commitment to meet with farmers,” Raj said.

Raj also questioned the silence of Opposition parties such as the BJP and JD(S) over the issue, and demanded the government explain why the land was acquired without central clearance

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