Bengaluru is witnessing a growing Development vs Environment debate over the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Amendment Bill, 2026 and the proposed Hebbal–Silk Board tunnel road.The amendment allows up to 5% of government parkland to be alienated for specified infrastructure and utility projects. Critics fear the provision could put Bengaluru’s iconic green spaces, particularly Lalbagh, at risk.The controversy has intensified as citizens, environmentalists and Lalbagh walkers stage protests against the tunnel road project. Thousands gathered at Lalbagh on August 30, with protesters arguing that Bengaluru should prioritise mass public transport and sustainable mobility instead of using valuable green spaces for road infrastructure. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Last Updated: August 30, 2026, 10:39 PM IST
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