Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Punjab Minister Slams Opposition Over Land Pooling Policy
Punjab minister Aman Arora is defending the government's land pooling policy.
He says it's good for farmers and will help build cities in a planned way.
He accused opposition parties of spreading lies and trying to scare farmers.
Arora says farmers will get money and plots in return for their land.
The opposition, including some farmer groups, disagrees, calling it a way to take land unfairly.
They believe the government is trying to take land from farmers.
Arora insists the policy is fair and benefits everyone.
Punjab Minister Aman Arora criticized opposition parties for opposing the land pooling policy.
Arora accused the opposition of spreading misleading propaganda against the policy.
The minister stated the policy is farmer-friendly and development-oriented, promoting organized development.
Landowners will receive compensation and plots under the land pooling policy.
The opposition parties, including SAD, BJP and Congress, view the land pooling policy as a 'looting' scheme.
- Who
- Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, Shiromani Akali Dal, BJP, Congress, and land owners
- What
- Punjab Minister Aman Arora defended the land pooling policy against opposition criticism.
- When
- July 24th
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To clarify the government's stance and refute the opposition's claims about the land pooling policy.
Punjab Government
Opposition Parties
Land Pooling Policy
Punjab Government
The policy promotes planned development and is farmer-friendly.
Opposition Parties
The policy is a 'looting' scheme designed to 'rob' farmers.
- Minister
- Aman Arora
- Policy Focus
- Land Pooling
- Compensation (Joining Scheme)
- Rs 50,000 per acre
- Compensation (Govt. Possession)
- Rs 1 lakh per acre
- Residential Plot (per acre)
- 1000 square yards
- Commercial Plot (per acre)
- 200 square yards