Akhilesh Yadav Demands Withdrawal of 'Inhuman' Nazul Land Bill

Akhilesh Yadav, SP chief, has called for the permanent withdrawal of the controversial Nazul Land Bill, which concerns government-owned land originally acquired for public uses. The bill, passed by the state Assembly, has faced opposition amid accusations of benefiting certain BJP members. The Legislative Council has referred it to the Select Committee.

On Friday, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav demanded the permanent withdrawal of the controversial 'inhuman' Nazul Land Bill, which he says uproots homes and tears families apart.

Nazul land refers to government-owned land, originally acquired during the colonial period for specific public purposes. Over the years, this land has been used for various public and private needs, governed by laws aimed at ensuring public benefit and preventing illegal encroachments.

The state Assembly recently passed the Uttar Pradesh Nazul Property (Management and Use for Public Purposes) Bill, but it was not approved by the Legislative Council, which referred it to the Select Committee of the House. On social media platform X, Yadav accused the ruling BJP of enjoying causing suffering by attempting to appropriate settled homes for the benefit of land mafias.