In Karnataka's Davangere, 338 Ex-Servicemen Await Land While Congress Secures Prime Office Space?

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Karnataka Land Row: 338 Ex-Servicemen Wait While Congress Office Gets Priority?

Under Karnataka government policy, retired armed forces personnel are eligible for free land allotment as a welfare measure in recognition of their service to the nation. File pic/PTI

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News18•10-03-2026, 16:57

Karnataka Land Row: 338 Ex-Servicemen Wait While Congress Office Gets Priority?

•Documents reveal 338 retired army personnel and widows in Davangere, Karnataka, await government land for nearly three years.
•Despite 12 acres earmarked, no land allotted to beneficiaries under state policy for ex-servicemen.
•Opposition BJP alleges Congress government prioritizes political organizations (Congress Bhavan) over soldiers' welfare.
•BJP MLA SR Vishwanath criticizes delays for soldiers while land for Congress Bhavan was expedited.
•Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda blames previous BJP government for backlog, promises to clear cases by year-end after digitizing process.

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