Chandigarh, May 23 -- A massive land acquisition drive launched under the Punjab Government's land pooling scheme has triggered unrest across dozens of villages, with the ambitious project now encountering fierce resistance from farmers, villagers, and political opponents. The move, spearheaded by the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA), targets over 24,000 acres spread across 57 villages in four districts. While the state envisioned urban expansion and planned development, villagers perceived the scheme as a veiled attempt to strip them of fertile agricultural land - their only source of livelihood - in exchange for uncertainty, ambiguity, and potential exploitation. The contentious decision was formalized during GLADA's 18...