Tractor rallies across Punjab: Farmers target AAP government over land acquisition proposal
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Farmers affiliated to different unions that form the Samyukt Kisan Morcha started their tractor rally in villages across Punjab to protest the state government’s proposal for acquisition under its Land Pooling Policy.
The biggest show of strength by farmers is being witnessed in Ludhiana district, where 45,861 acres of land is proposed to be acquired. This includes 24,311 acres of land for residential purposes and 21,550 acres for setting up industrial zones.
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SKM leader Balbir Singh Rajewal told The Tribune that the tractor rally had been planned in several places of Ludhiana district, including Kumkalan, Balion, Dakha, Jodha and Jagraon.
“This will be the biggest-ever march in recent times, as the public in rural areas want to show their anger against the bid to take over their fertile lands and displace them from their homes,” he said.
Tractor rallies have been planned in 116 villages of the state.
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AAP MLA releases video in bid to placate community
July 30, 2025 2:58 pm
Ropar: Seeing the anger of farmers against the Land Pooling Policy, AAP MLA from Ropar Dinesh Chada released a video in which he assured them that if they had not given their assent to the policy, not even an inch of their land would be acquired by the state. However, when contacted, he refused to comment over the issue. Earlier, AAP MP from Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency Malvinder Singh Kang had openly spoken against the Punjab Government policy. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ropar-aap-mla-assures-farmers-their-land-would-not-be-taken-without-consent/
Back off or brace for massive stir: Farm leader to govt
July 30, 2025 1:58 pm
In Amritsar district, tractor marches in Ajnala, Mannawala and Tarn Taran witnessed massive participation from the agrarian community. Sarwan Singh Pandher, general secretary, Kisan Mazdoor Sangarsh Committee, said, “We appeal to the government to withdraw the policy before a massive agitation starts.” He said that farmers knew that the proposed acquisition announcement by the government was “just a start”. Farmers from villages around Guru Ka Bagh marched towards Gurdwara Morcha Sahib on the Amritsar-Ajnala road where they were joined by another cavalcade from villages around Rajasansi.
Rally ends at Sangrur DC office complex
July 30, 2025 1:58 pm
The rally of farmers that started from Sohian village, near Sangrur, culminates at the DC office complex of the district.
Tractors take the frontline at Macchiwara in Ludhiana
July 30, 2025 1:53 pm
Ferozepur farmers up the ante in front of DC office
July 30, 2025 1:39 pm
Protesters take to the streets in Patiala
July 30, 2025 1:35 pm
Tractor march at Manawala village in Amritsar
July 30, 2025 1:12 pm
A total of 4,464 acres of land in 15 villages of Amritsar are proposed to be acquired under the policy.
Cavalcade of over 300 vehicles traverses Ludhiana villages
July 30, 2025 12:54 pm
All India Kisan Sabha activists gather at Ludhiana's Dakha
July 30, 2025 12:20 pm
Kejriwal pressuring Punjab CM to enforce policy: BKU
July 30, 2025 12:19 pm
In Ropar, hundreds of farmers launched the rally, raising sloagans against the AAP government. The rally is set to conclude in Morinda. Bhartiya Kisan Union district president Surjeet Singh Dher alleged that AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal was pressuring Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to enforce the policy. He asserted that farmers would not part with their land at any cost.
Dharna at Fatehgarh Sahib DC office
July 30, 2025 12:13 pm
Hundreds of farmers, led by SKM leaders, started a dharna against the Punjab Government in front of the DC office in Fatehgarh Sahib. Besides, BJP workers, led by district president Didar Singh Bhatti, staged a sit-in on the other side of the DC office against this policy.
Rally from Khandur to Roorka, Pamaal, Hassanpur areas
July 30, 2025 12:05 pm
Tractor rally starts from Balion village of Ludhiana
July 30, 2025 11:59 am
Show of strength in Ludhiana district
July 30, 2025 11:57 am
One of the biggest gatherings for the rally is being witnessed in Jodhan in Ludiana. Protesters, in a show of strength, are taking their tractors from Jodhan mandi to Dhipei, Ballowal, and other areas to express their resentment against the AAP government.
Tractors rev up in Ropar
July 30, 2025 11:44 am
Farmers start the tractor rally against the state government's Land Pooling Policy in Ropar.
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