Farmers in Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka, have been protesting outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office for 82 days against the proposed acquisition of 2,823 acres of fertile land for the Sir MV Deep Tech Park. The Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) aims to convert this land into a factory zone, but farmers argue that previous promises of industrial development have led to their suffering. They highlight the plight of families affected by earlier industrial projects, who now work as daily wage laborers. Farmers have rejected compensation offers, initially starting at a 1:3 ratio, then increased to 1:4, and claim that the government is attempting to manipulate public support by bringing in hired crowds. Local MLA B N Ravi Kumar asserts that some landowners are in favor of the acquisition, but farmers remain steadfast in their opposition, having secured a stay order from the High Court to halt government actions. The ongoing agitation reflects deep-seated concerns about land rights and the impact of industrialization on local communities.