Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has responded positively regarding transfer of 700 acres of land in Belagavi

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has responded positively regarding transfer of 700 acres of land in Belagavi

which is currently under the control of the latter’s ministry.

which is currently under the control of the latter’s ministry.

The state government needs this land for an IT park, which it intends to develop in Belagavi.

The state government needs this land for an IT park, which it intends to develop in Belagavi.

The issue was raised during the Chief Minister’s meeting with the Defence Minister in New Delhi on Wednesday.

The issue was raised during the Chief Minister’s meeting with the Defence Minister in New Delhi on Wednesday.

“About 700 acres of grassland in Belagavi is under the control of the Defence ministry. It actually belongs to the state government.

“About 700 acres of grassland in Belagavi is under the control of the Defence ministry. It actually belongs to the state government.

We have appealed to transfer the land to the state government. Rajnath Singh has responded positively to the request,” Bommai said.

We have appealed to transfer the land to the state government. Rajnath Singh has responded positively to the request,” Bommai said.

The state government needs this land for the IT park, he said, adding, “So, we have requested the Defence Ministry to hand over the land”.

The state government needs this land for the IT park, he said, adding, “So, we have requested the Defence Ministry to hand over the land”.

The Union minister has stated that he would discuss the issue with officials concerned and take a decision,” Bommai said.

The Union minister has stated that he would discuss the issue with officials concerned and take a decision,” Bommai said.