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Karnataka Assembly and Council pass Palace Grounds bill amid din


Published on 2025-03-21 13:01:30 - Newspoint
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  • The Karnataka Assembly and Council on Friday passed the Bengaluru Palace (Utilisation and Regulation of Land) (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to assert the state government's control over the expansive Palace Grounds,

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Council passed the Palace Grounds Bill amidst significant opposition and disruption. The bill, which allows for the development of the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru, was passed in the Assembly after a walkout by BJP and JD(S) members, who protested against the government's decision to limit discussion. In the Council, the bill was passed after a voice vote, following a similar walkout by opposition members. The opposition criticized the government for not allowing adequate debate and for rushing the bill through, with BJP members alleging that the government was trying to favor certain builders. The bill's passage has sparked controversy over the use of the historic land and the process by which it was legislated.

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