KMSC to hold bike rally today against land policy

Villages across the Majha region are abuzz with preparations for the state-level motorcycle march scheduled for August 11, called by Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMSC). Farmer union leaders have claimed that tomorrow’s rally will be a historic one, with participation from all major organisations in Punjab. Addressing street corner meetings in rural areas, union leaders urged youth, farmers, labourers, shopkeepers and all sections of Punjab’s population to join the march. They asserted that the demonstration will compel the Bhagwant Mann-led government to withdraw the controversial land pooling policy.

KMSC leaders, including state leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, reiterated that the policy offers no scope for public-oriented development. They said that Aam Aadmi Party leaders must realise that people have understood the damaging impact of this policy, and that withdrawing it is the only viable option.

Several farmers present at the meetings expressed strong opposition to the policy, stating that land pooling would snatch away their only means of livelihood. “Our land is not for sale or barter. It is our heritage and survival. The government is trying to lure us with promises of development, but this is just a way to hand over our land to private players,” said Gurnam Singh, a farmer from a Rajasansi village. Another farmer, Kuldeep Singh, warned, “If the government doesn’t withdraw this policy, we will intensify our protests.”

The leaders warned that if the government fails to address the issue and revoke the policy, larger protests will be organised in the coming days, with preparations for intensified agitation already underway. Farmers’

leaders shared different routes, planned for the motorcycle march and motivated the young

farmers to assure their presence.

In Amritsar, the march will begin at 7 am from Jandiala Guru Mandi, reach Golden Gate around 8 am, and is expected to arrive at Shaheed Sham Singh Attari Gate by approximately 9:30 am.

The programme will conclude at Ram Tirath, where participants are scheduled to gather at 11 am.