Ludhiana, Aug. 7 -- In a significant political turn, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali broke his silence over the Punjab government's contentious land pooling policy during a gathering held at a marriage palace in Ludhiana on Wednesday. The event, which also saw the unanimous election of SAD's district and state-level delegates, served as a launchpad for Ayali's renewed political stance after being criticised by several Akali leaders for his earlier silence on the issue.

Responding directly to internal criticism, Ayali said, "Many have questioned my silence-but I have remained patient to understand the full extent of this anti-farmer conspiracy. Now, I appeal to every Punjabi, every farmer, to rise against this land pool...