Punjab Farmers Ignite Land Policy Protest: Effigy Burning Marks Growing Opposition
Angry 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 target: the controversial state land pooling policy.
The demonstration involved the symbolic burning of an effigy, a powerful visual representation of their discontent. Formal objections to the policy were also submitted to PUDA officials.
Farmers from villages like Adliwal, Ladeh, and Rajasansi spearheaded the protest, voicing strong opposition to the proposed land acquisitions. Their anger is palpable, with promises of further, larger-scale demonstrations in the coming days.
This escalating conflict highlights the deep-seated anxieties within Punjab’s agrarian community. The state government faces a critical challenge in addressing these concerns and finding a solution that balances development with the livelihoods of its farmers. The upcoming protests will be a crucial test of the government’s responsiveness to rural distress.
