Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday defended the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which was passed in the State Legislature without discussion.

Under the Bill, up to 5% of the total extent of any park or garden can be alienated for infrastructure or utility projects

Karandlaje objected particularly to a provision allowing the state government, on the recommendation of a high-level committee, to alienate or permit the use of up to 5% of a…