A significant clash occurred between farmers and police in front of the District Administration Office in Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka, during an indefinite protest against the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) land acquisition in Jangamakote Hobli. The farmers expressed fears of losing their livelihoods due to the acquisition process, which they claim is being conducted without adequate consideration of their needs. Tensions escalated when police intervened, leading to allegations of manhandling, with reports of some farmers being physically assaulted. Two farmers were injured, one seriously, and required hospitalization.

Farmers voiced their frustration over the lack of response from local government officials, including the district minister and MLA, despite repeated requests for dialogue. Concurrently, BJP leader R Ashoka criticized the ruling Congress government for neglecting the pressing issue of drinking water shortages in the state, demanding a grant of ₹10 crore (approximately $1.2 million USD) for each Assembly constituency to address water supply and support for livestock. He emphasized the urgent need for government action to rejuvenate borewells and construct cattle shelters, highlighting the growing demand for water amid predictions of deficient rainfall this year.