Punjab Farmers Ignite Land Policy Protest: Effigy Burning Marks Growing Resistance
Farmers affiliated with the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee staged a fiery protest outside the Punjab Urban Development Authority (PUDA) office on Monday, August 4, 2025. Their demonstration centered on strong opposition to the state’s controversial land pooling policy.
The protest involved the symbolic burning of an effigy, a powerful visual representation of their anger and frustration. A formal submission of objections demanding the policy’s immediate withdrawal was also made to PUDA officials.
The farmers, primarily from villages like Adliwal, Ladeh, and Rajasansi, voiced vehement concerns about unfair land acquisition practices under the new policy. Their resistance is expected to escalate with participation in future planned protests.
This escalating farmer unrest highlights the deep-seated anxieties surrounding land rights and acquisition in Punjab. The state government faces increasing pressure to address these concerns and potentially revise its land pooling policy to ensure fairness and transparency, preventing further widespread discontent.
