Park Amendment Bill Can Be Discussed Again in the Assembly: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

Facing backlash, govt to reintroduce parks bill

Karnataka govt to reintroduce Parks Amendment Bill 2026 in winter session after backlash; allows up to 5% park land for public utilities; CM promises more parks.

Park amendment bill can be discussed again in the Assembly: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

Mr. Shivakumar said that he would examine and discuss why the proposal to allow the use of 5% of park land was brought in, and also what BJP and other previous governments had done.

‘Open to suggestions’: Karnataka CM Shivakumar after protests over park land rule

D K Shivakumar said he would also examine what the previous BJP government did regarding Bengaluru's parks, including Lalbagh.

Karnataka to reintroduce controversial Parks Bill - News Today

  BENGALURU, Sep 2: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said the government would reintroduce the Parks Bill in the Assembly to provide an opportunity for the Opposition to debate the controversial legislation. The Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Bill, 2026, allows portions of park and garden land to be used for public infrastructure [...] The post Karnataka to reintroduce controversial Parks Bill appeared first on News …

Karnataka Parks Bill Row: DK Shivakumar Says Government Ready For Further Discussion - News Next Live

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the government was prepared to reconsider the Karnataka Government Parks Protection Amendment Bill 2026 if the situation required another discussion in the Assembly. He said any decision would be taken keeping the broader public interest in mind. His remarks come at a time when the amendment has triggered … The post Karnataka Parks Bill Row: DK Shivakumar Says Government Ready For Further Discu…