Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Farmers Protest Punjab Land Policy, Alleging Corporate Interests
The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM), a group of farmers, is upset with Punjab's new land-pooling policy.
They believe the government wants to take their land for real estate companies.
The farmers are planning protests, like a rally and a motorcycle march, to show they don't want to give up their land.
They will also ask the government to stop the policy.
Another group, Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), agrees with KMM and also wants the policy gone.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) opposes Punjab government's land-pooling policy.
KMM alleges the policy aims to exploit farmers for corporate benefit.
Protests include a rally on August 20 and a motorcycle march on August 11.
Farmers will submit memorandums on July 28 seeking policy withdrawal.
Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) also opposes the land-pooling policy.
- Who
- Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM)
- What
- Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) opposes Punjab's land-pooling policy.
- When
- Protests will occur on August 11 and August 20, and memorandums will be submitted on July 28.
- Where
- Punjab
- Why
- KMM believes the land-pooling policy will allow for exploitation of farmers' land for corporate benefit.
Farmers' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Land Acquisition
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers believe the land-pooling policy is a scheme to exploit their land.
Government's Perspective
The government says that not even a single yard will be forcibly acquired from land owners.
- Main Issue
- Land-pooling policy
- Opposing Body
- Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM)
- Protest Dates
- August 11 & August 20
- Memorandum Date
- July 28