Bidadi township dispute reignites after MLA's comments on political mentor

The Bidadi township scheme, proposed near Bengaluru, has re‑emerged in the spotlight after Congress MLA H.C. Balakrishna's remarks about the project's origins. In defending the development, Balakrishna said the initiative was launched by his "Yajman" – a term he used to refer to the senior leader who introduced Shobha Karandlaje to ministerial responsibilities. He clarified that the phrase was a nod to political history rather than a personal jab, and he expressed regret if the comment caused any distress among the public or political peers.