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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Land-pooling policy revoked: ‘AAP govt bowed under BJP pressure'
Ludhiana: To celebrate the withdrawal of the land pooling policy, which was withdrawn by the AAP government, 'Kisan Vijay Diwas' was celebrated on Wednesday in Sahnewal constituency. Laddus were distributed in the village of Punjab cabinet minister Hardeep Singh Mundian by BJP Punjab spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal. On the occasion, Baliawal said this victory was not only of the farmers and labourers, but also of every Punjabi, who raised their voice in this struggle and forced AAP government to withdraw this policy. This is a big defeat of the AAP's plan to oppress the farmers at the behest of the people in Delhi and to loot these lands and give them to the dealers of Delhi, the credit for which goes only to the people of Punjab. He said that he had already stopped the AAP's attempt to grab the land in 40 villages in Sahnewal constituency through land pooling. Gram Sabha resolutions and Panchayat resolutions were passed against this in the villages, but the govt was not ready to accept these proposals. However, now the govt finally had to bow down. He said the BJP had been fighting for the rights of farmers from the very first day and this fight would continue in the future as well. "If any government, no matter which party it belongs to, tries to grab the land of farmers, then the BJP will come out on the streets and protest strongly". Advising the farmers to be cautious, Baliawal said that the cunning strategy of the AAP govt cannot be trusted, as it may try to implement this policy again through some other means. But BJP Punjab will always be at the forefront to protect the rights of the farmers of Punjab and will keep exposing the anti-farmer steps of the Bhagwant Mann government. MSID:: 123281543 413 | Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Punjab Sarpanch Union chief joins BJP as party strengthens grassroots connect
Chandigarh: At the BJP state headquarters here, Punjab Sarpanch Union President Karun Kaura, along with his associates, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday. State BJP Working President Ashwani Sharma and former Member of Parliament Preneet Kaur extended a warm welcome to them. Welcoming Karun Kaura, BJP chief Sharma said that his induction would further strengthen the party's base and help in advancing its policies. He expressed confidence that Kaura would contribute meaningfully to the party's growth and outreach. Former Union Minister Preneet Kaur stated that the BJP is truly a people's party, closely connected to the grassroots. She noted that Kaura's strong presence in rural areas and his leadership as the president of the Sarpanch Union would give the party additional strength in the state. Expressing his delight at joining the BJP, Karun Kaura thanked the party's senior leadership. He said he was inspired by the BJP's ideology and the pro-people policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and pledged to discharge every responsibility entrusted to him with sincerity and dedication. Along with Karun Kaura, Jaswant Singh, sarpanch of Rauni, Bhagwant Singh, Hitesh Kaura, Sunder Singh, Gursher Singh, Narinder Singh, Joginder Singh, and Gurmail Singh also joined the BJP. Several senior leaders and party workers were present on the occasion to welcome the new members into the party fold. Meanwhile, the state BJP celebrated the Aam Aadmi Party government's decision to withdraw the anti-farmer land pooling policy as 'Kisan Vijay Diwas' (farmers' victory day) across the state on Tuesday. All Punjabis, especially farmers, had united and struggled to save agricultural land, considered the backbone of Punjab, said the party. 'The BJP in Punjab stood shoulder to shoulder with the farmers in this struggle. Therefore, it was celebrated at the circle level across Punjab as BJP's Kisan Vijay Diwas,' the party added.
