CHANDIGARH:Punjab Government has withdrawn its controversial land pooling policy following state wide protests by farmers and political parties. The policy was also challenged in the Punjab and Haryana High Court where government failed to satisfy the judicial quaries about the policy.
Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on Monday said that Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government has always been a government of the farmers—placing their interests at the forefront from day one.
The Cabinet Minister said that Whether it was waiving off farm loans, fighting for better prices for crops, improving irrigation facilities, or providing relief in electricity bills—every step has been taken with the welfare of farmers in mind. He said that in line with this vision, the Land Pooling Policy 2025 was also introduced. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that the objective was to make farmers active stakeholders in development, significantly increase the value of their land, and connect them with modern infrastructure and facilities.
However, the Cabinet Minister said that Punjab government believes that real development is only achieved when farmers are happy and satisfied. He said that if there is disagreement among farmers regarding any policy, imposing it forcefully goes against public interest and democratic principles. Therefore, Hardeep Singh Mundian said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the government has taken a major and historic decision to withdraw the Land Pooling Policy, giving the highest importance to farmers’ voices.
Cabinet Minister said that this move proves that for the Punjab government, farmers are not just voters—they are family. He said that when a family member is unhappy, listening to them and changing course is the true mark of service and sensitive leadership. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that government has shown that it doesn’t believe in stubbornness, but in trust and participatory governance.
The Cabinet Minister said that behind this decision lies a clear message that every farmer in Punjab can rest assured that their land, their rights, and the fruits of their hard work are completely protected. He said that policy will not be implemented without farmers’ consent and involvement adding that this is not merely the withdrawal of a policy—it is a renewed commitment to strengthen the bond of trust, respect, and partnership with the farmers. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that once again, the Bhagwant Mann government has proven that the true identity of Punjab lies in its soil, its labor, and its pride adding that the prosperity of the farmers is the prosperity of Punjab—and that is the government’s highest goal.