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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Punjab BJP announces ‘Save Land, Save Farmers' Yatra against land pooling policy from Aug 17 to Sep 5
Sharpening its attack on ruling AAP in Punjab against the proposed 'Land Pooling Scheme', the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday announced a state-wide yatra titled 'Save Land, Save Farmers', from August 17 to September 5. The drive will be led by party's state working president Ashwani Sharma. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, BJP's state vice president Kewal Singh Dhillon said that during this yatra, BJP Punjab will go village-to-village creating awareness among farmers against this scheme and mobilise them. It will meet the farmers who are already aware and struggling, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder, will support them. The yatra will kick off on August 17 from Patiala, and pass through villages in Malwa, Majha, and Doaba regions affected by the land pooling plan, culminating in Pathankot on September 5, he said. BJP leaders condemned the Bhagwant Mann government, saying it has launched a serious assault on the land of farmers. Through the land pooling scheme, the government seeks to hand over farmers' land to land mafias through backdoor means – which is completely unacceptable, they said. They stated, 'BJP stands like a rock with the farmers. Until the AAP government withdraws the land pooling policy, the BJP will continue to fight at all levels in solidarity with the farmers.' Meanwhile, BJP's state president Sunil Jakhar in a post on X wrote: 'The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted a stay on Punjab government's land pooling policy. Although this stay is currently limited to a single day, considering the government's authority of unsuccessful litigation regarding policies detrimental to the public interest, it is likely that this initiative to acquire farmers' land will not withstand legal scrutiny. Consequently, the government is poised to face defeat in this case as well. Therefore it would be prudent for the Chief Minister to relinquish the interests of Delhi and acknowledge the sentiments of Punjab by withdrawing this policy.'
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
NAPA demands Punjab govt to withdraw land pooling scheme
Chandigarh: The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) on Saturday issued a warning to the Punjab government over the 'controversial' Land Pooling Scheme. NAPA Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal said that if the government fails to withdraw this 'anti-farmer' scheme, it will become extremely difficult to control the rightful landowners, whose livelihoods and ancestral lands are under direct threat. Chahal emphasised that the Punjab Government must act responsibly and immediately revoke this policy, which has sparked widespread resentment among farmers and landowners across the state. He urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann not to blindly follow Arvind Kejriwal and his team, who are consistently pushing policies that are detrimental to Punjab's interests. 'Punjab's unique socio-economic fabric cannot withstand such experimental schemes designed by people who do not understand the ground realities of our state,' Chahal said. 'It is high time that the Punjab Government starts taking independent decisions in the larger interest of its people rather than becoming a laboratory for Delhi's political agendas,' he added. NAPA reminded the Punjab government that the farmers of the state have already made countless sacrifices for the nation's food security and deserve respect and fair treatment—not policies that threaten their existence. The association warned that any attempt to implement the Land Pooling Scheme forcibly would lead to a massive statewide agitation, which could spiral out of control if the genuine concerns of the people are ignored.
The Hindu
02-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
NAPA demands Punjab government to withdraw Land Pooling scheme
The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) on Saturday (August 1, 2025) issued a warning to the Punjab government over the "controversial" Land Pooling Scheme. NAPA Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal said that if the government fails to withdraw this "anti-farmer" scheme, it will become extremely difficult to control the rightful landowners, whose livelihoods and ancestral lands are under direct threat. Mr. Chahal emphasised that the Punjab Government must act responsibly and immediately revoke this policy, which has sparked widespread resentment among farmers and landowners across the state. He urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann not to blindly follow Arvind Kejriwal and his team, who are consistently pushing policies that are detrimental to Punjab's interests. "Punjab's unique socio-economic fabric cannot withstand such experimental schemes designed by people who do not understand the ground realities of our state," Mr. Chahal said. "It is high time that the Punjab Government starts taking independent decisions in the larger interest of its people rather than becoming a laboratory for Delhi's political agendas," he added. NAPA reminded the Punjab government that the farmers of the state have already made countless sacrifices for the nation's food security and deserve respect and fair treatment—not policies that threaten their existence. The association warned that any attempt to implement the Land Pooling Scheme forcibly would lead to a massive statewide agitation, which could spiral out of control if the genuine concerns of the people are ignored.
News18
02-08-2025
- Politics
- News18
NAPA demands Punjab govt to withdraw Land Pooling scheme
Chandigarh, Aug 2 (PTI) The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) on Saturday issued a warning to the Punjab government over the 'controversial" Land Pooling Scheme. NAPA Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal said that if the government fails to withdraw this 'anti-farmer" scheme, it will become extremely difficult to control the rightful landowners, whose livelihoods and ancestral lands are under direct threat. Chahal emphasised that the Punjab Government must act responsibly and immediately revoke this policy, which has sparked widespread resentment among farmers and landowners across the state. He urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann not to blindly follow Arvind Kejriwal and his team, who are consistently pushing policies that are detrimental to Punjab's interests. 'Punjab's unique socio-economic fabric cannot withstand such experimental schemes designed by people who do not understand the ground realities of our state," Chahal said. 'It is high time that the Punjab Government starts taking independent decisions in the larger interest of its people rather than becoming a laboratory for Delhi's political agendas," he added. NAPA reminded the Punjab government that the farmers of the state have already made countless sacrifices for the nation's food security and deserve respect and fair treatment—not policies that threaten their existence. The association warned that any attempt to implement the Land Pooling Scheme forcibly would lead to a massive statewide agitation, which could spiral out of control if the genuine concerns of the people are ignored. PTI VSD HIG HIG view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
AP clears 1,941-acre land pooling in Vizag region to boost ‘Bay City' expansion
VISAKHAPATNAM: In a significant move to support planned urban expansion, the State government has approved a large-scale land pooling initiative across Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, and Anakapalli districts. As per Government Order (GO) MS No. 146 dated July 30, 2025, the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Department has authorised the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) to implement a Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) covering 1,941.19 acres. The initiative aligns with the NITI Aayog's Growth Hub (G-Hub) strategy, which aims to position Visakhapatnam as the 'Bay City' or 'Miami of the East. Under the broader Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER) plan, covering nine districts, the regional economy is projected to grow from $54 billion to $135 billion by 2032. Two key urban extensions — Vizag 2.0 (210 sq. km) and Vizag Bay City (40 sq. km) — will be developed as brownfield projects to accommodate future urban and economic growth in a structured and sustainable manner. To support these developments, the government is investing heavily in integrated infrastructure, including the Vizag Metro Rail project. Phases 1 and 2 of the metro, spanning 77 kilometres, are scheduled for completion between 2028 and 2030. This project will connect the IT corridors and Bhogapuram International Airport. The total investment in metro rail, roads, and urban infrastructure is estimated between Rs 4,000 and Rs 5,000 crore.
