Need new policy on leasing of panchayat land, says Cheema

SANGRUR: Leader of opposition in the state assembly Harpal Singh Cheema has questioned the existing process of leasing out panchayat lands in Punjab. Cheema visited families protesting against the ‘fake’ (dummy) auction of panchayat land in May-end at Gharachon village on Saturday.

“A new policy must to formulated to give direct benefits to landless farmers, and others from backward classes and dalit communities. Nowadays, a shabby game is being played by leaders of the ruling party to leverage the existing policy to their own interests,” he said.