India, Aug. 11 -- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has withdrawn the state's land pooling policy that had been brought in recently with a stated aim of developing urban housing and commercial establishments. The move comes just days after the high court ordered an interim stay on it.

The policy, taken back on Monday, was facing political opposition and widespread protests by farmer unions who saw it as potentially damaging to their way of life.

"Government hereby withdraws the Land Pooling Policy dated 14.05.2025 and its subsequent amendments. Consequently, all actions. taken thereunder shall be reversed henceforth," said a press note by Punjab's principal secretary for housing and urban development.

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