Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday decided to withdraw the controversial Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, following protests by citizen groups and opposition from the BJP and JD(S) over concerns that it could lead to the diversion of public green spaces.
Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said the government would write to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot informing him of the decision. The government plans to put the proposed amendments through wider public consultation, incorporate feedback and reintroduce the Bill in the legislature, he said.
