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Politics
Karnataka Cabinet Pulls Controversial Parks Bill After Massive Public Outcry
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 01:32 AM
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The Karnataka state cabinet announced the withdrawal of the disputed parks legislation following intense public protests across the state.
Bengaluru, Sept 3 (Mangalore Today) – The Karnataka cabinet met on Saturday and formally rescinded the much‑debated parks bill that had triggered widespread demonstrations in cities and towns across the state. Officials said the decision was taken in response to the scale of public opposition that had been expressed through rallies, petitions and social‑media campaigns.
The withdrawn legislation had been criticised for its perceived impact on public green spaces and for lacking adequate stakeholder consultation. Environmental groups, local residents and opposition politicians had staged protests demanding the bill be dropped.
In a brief statement, the cabinet affirmed its commitment to preserving Karnataka's ecological heritage and promised to revisit the issue with broader consensus before any future proposal is introduced.
The move is expected to calm the streets that saw large gatherings in the past week and may set a precedent for how state policies are debated in the public arena.
The withdrawn legislation had been criticised for its perceived impact on public green spaces and for lacking adequate stakeholder consultation. Environmental groups, local residents and opposition politicians had staged protests demanding the bill be dropped.
In a brief statement, the cabinet affirmed its commitment to preserving Karnataka's ecological heritage and promised to revisit the issue with broader consensus before any future proposal is introduced.
The move is expected to calm the streets that saw large gatherings in the past week and may set a precedent for how state policies are debated in the public arena.