Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Farmers Unmoved After Punjab Government Withdraws Land Policy
The Punjab government canceled its land pooling policy, but farmers aren't happy yet.
They're worried the policy might still be in effect in some form.
Farmer groups are continuing with their planned gatherings to make sure the government fully cancels the policy.
The BJP is celebrating, saying the farmers won and that their protests pushed the government to act.
Farmers remain unsatisfied despite the Punjab government withdrawing its land pooling policy.
Farmer groups SKM and KMM plan to proceed with their mahapanchayats until the policy's formal cancellation.
The withdrawal announcement, made by the Principal Secretary, has caused ambiguity regarding the June 4th policy.
BJP celebrated the policy's withdrawal, claiming victory for farmers and labourers.
BJP leader Ashwani Sharma attributed the policy's withdrawal to pressure from protests.
- Who
- Farmers (SKM, KMM), Punjab Government, BJP
- What
- Farmers' response to the withdrawal of the Punjab land pooling policy.
- When
- The policy was withdrawn, but the exact date is not specified; farmer's meetings scheduled for August 20 and 24.
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Farmers are not satisfied with the withdrawal as the official cancellation is not confirmed and the BJP claims that the withdrawal came due to their pressure.
Farmers' perspective
BJP's Perspective
Policy Withdrawal
Farmers' perspective
Withdrawal is incomplete. Demanding official notification cancellation.
BJP's Perspective
BJP claims victory in pressuring government.
- Policy
- Land Pooling
- Withdrawal Status
- Announced, not yet formally cancelled
- Farmer Actions
- Mahapanchayats planned
- BJP Stance
- Celebrated as a victory for farmers
- Key Group
- Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM)
Sources
Punjab Sarpanch Union chief joins BJP as party strengthens grassroots connect
Feedback from restive AAP leaders, HC stay: What led to policy withdrawal
Pb withdrawal of land pooling policy is victory of farmers: BJP
