<h1>BJP leader calls Punjab land pooling policy fraudulent scheme targeting farmers amid political clash</h1> A BJP leader criticized the Punjab state government's land pooling policy, labeling it a fraudulent scheme designed to exploit farmers. The leader alleged the policy constitutes theft rather than legitimate pooling and vowed strong opposition. The critic claimed the state government operates as a puppet controlled by a Delhi-based political figure. In response, the state's Finance Minister defended the policy as farmer-friendly, emphasizing it operates on voluntary participation with no forced land acquisition. The Minister assured that no land would be taken without owner consent. The BJP leader, accompanied by a newly appointed state working president, visited religious sites and outlined plans to expand party presence in both urban and rural areas while challenging what they termed a proxy government.