Land Struggle: Farmers Stand Against AAP's Land Pooling Policy
Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, has opposed the acquisition of land in Punjab under the AAP government's land pooling policy. He asserts it will harm farmers and the state's agri-economy. The AAP defends the policy as beneficial for landowners.
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In a heated protest, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal vowed to obstruct the AAP government's land acquisition plans in Punjab, alleging corruption and harm to the agriculture sector.
Accusing AAP's Arvind Kejriwal of planning a land grab to aid election campaigns, Badal's rally emphasized the impending threat to farmers as he urged for mass resistance.
Despite AAP's assurances of a fair policy with compensation, opposing voices argue it exploits fertile lands, with fears of lasting damage to Punjab's agri-economy.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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