Political Victory

Punjab Scraps Controversial Land Policy After Widespread Protests

Chandigarh witnesses a significant political reversal as the Punjab government announces the complete withdrawal of its contentious land pooling policy. The move comes after relentless pressure from farmer organizations, opposition parties, and a crucial intervention by the High Court, which had questioned the policy’s hasty notification. This landmark decision is being hailed as a resounding victory for the people’s movement, compelling the ruling party to heed widespread dissent. [4, 5, 6, 11, 13]