On the last day of the legislative session, an unusual situation unfolded. The Nazul Property Bill, which the Yogi government had passed unanimously in the assembly on Wednesday, saw the government backtrack within just one day, putting it on the back burner. Instead of passing it in the Legislative Council, it was sent to the select committee.
This move suggested that there was fear within the government, especially among the people's representatives, regarding any land-related legislation. This is why, when Keshav Maurya was presenting the Nazul Property Bill in the Legislative Council, BJP MLC Bhupendra Chaudhary demanded that it be sent to the select committee for further review.
Even the BJP state president, Bhupendra Chaudhary, put a brake on his own government's bill in the Legislative Council. This raises the biggest question—was the bill introduced in the assembly without any discussion or deliberation? And did the government fail to gauge the level of opposition?
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Bill Sent to the Select Committee
As soon as Keshav Maurya presented the Nazul Property Bill in the Legislative Council, Bhupendra Chaudhary stood up again and appealed that it be sent to the select committee, citing a lack of complete agreement on the issue. The chairman of the Legislative Council agreed to this and sent it to the select committee.
As soon as Keshav Maurya presented the Nazul Property Bill in the Legislative Council, Bhupendra Chaudhary stood up again and appealed that it be sent to the select committee, citing a lack of complete agreement on the issue. The chairman of the Legislative Council agreed to this and sent it to the select committee.
The moment the Nazul Property Bill was sent to the select committee, the government breathed a sigh of relief because it became evident within a few hours of being passed by the assembly that this bill would become a major stumbling block for the government. A commotion erupted when the bill was blocked in the Legislative Council by the government's own members. Discussions began that the organization had blocked the government's decision in the Legislative Council, but the inside story was different.
The moment the Nazul Property Bill was sent to the select committee, the government breathed a sigh of relief because it became evident within a few hours of being passed by the assembly that this bill would become a major stumbling block for the government. A commotion erupted when the bill was blocked in the Legislative Council by the government's own members. Discussions began that the organization had blocked the government's decision in the Legislative Council, but the inside story was different.
Even BJP MLAs were opposing the bill
From the moment the bill was introduced, several MLAs started rallying against it. Raja Bhaiya took the lead, and several BJP MLAs, including Harsh Vajpayee, opposed it. Prayagraj MLA and former minister Siddharth Nath Singh demanded some amendments and suggested that there should be a provision to extend the lease of Nazul land, which the government accepted but limited the amendment to 30 years instead of 99 years. Both government and opposition MLAs were ready to corner the Yogi government on the issue.
Even BJP MLAs were opposing the bill
From the moment the bill was introduced, several MLAs started rallying against it. Raja Bhaiya took the lead, and several BJP MLAs, including Harsh Vajpayee, opposed it. Prayagraj MLA and former minister Siddharth Nath Singh demanded some amendments and suggested that there should be a provision to extend the lease of Nazul land, which the government accepted but limited the amendment to 30 years instead of 99 years. Both government and opposition MLAs were ready to corner the Yogi government on the issue.
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The government sensed the danger
Late on Wednesday night, several MLAs contacted the Chief Minister and demanded a rethink. Senior party leaders also recorded their objections to the bill, arguing that millions of people in cities would be affected, and long-settled residents could have their homes and lands seized by the administration at any time.
The government sensed the danger
Late on Wednesday night, several MLAs contacted the Chief Minister and demanded a rethink. Senior party leaders also recorded their objections to the bill, arguing that millions of people in cities would be affected, and long-settled residents could have their homes and lands seized by the administration at any time.
The Chief Minister felt that perhaps this had been done in haste, so he permitted it to be put on hold. By Thursday afternoon, it was decided that it would not be passed in the Legislative Council and would be sent to the select committee. A strategy was formally planned for this. The Chief Minister assigned both deputy Chief Ministers, the state president, and the parliamentary affairs minister to ensure that it be sent to the select committee until a consensus is formed.
The Chief Minister felt that perhaps this had been done in haste, so he permitted it to be put on hold. By Thursday afternoon, it was decided that it would not be passed in the Legislative Council and would be sent to the select committee. A strategy was formally planned for this. The Chief Minister assigned both deputy Chief Ministers, the state president, and the parliamentary affairs minister to ensure that it be sent to the select committee until a consensus is formed.
This is how the script was prepared
A 15-minute meeting was held separately with the Chief Minister, both deputy Chief Ministers, the state president, and the parliamentary affairs minister in the assembly, where it was decided that Keshav Maurya would present it in the Legislative Council and Bhupendra Chaudhary would recommend sending it to the select committee. The chairman would then send it to the select committee, putting it on the back burner for a few days.
This is how the script was prepared
A 15-minute meeting was held separately with the Chief Minister, both deputy Chief Ministers, the state president, and the parliamentary affairs minister in the assembly, where it was decided that Keshav Maurya would present it in the Legislative Council and Bhupendra Chaudhary would recommend sending it to the select committee. The chairman would then send it to the select committee, putting it on the back burner for a few days.
Everything happened according to a pre-written script. It couldn't be stopped in the assembly as it had already been passed, so the Legislative Council was chosen to send it to the select committee. Bhupendra Chaudhary recommended sending it to the select committee. Thus, the bill was stalled for a few days, and credit went to the BJP because the state president, also a member of the Legislative Council, recommended it, leading the entire Legislative Council to send it to the select committee unanimously.
Everything happened according to a pre-written script. It couldn't be stopped in the assembly as it had already been passed, so the Legislative Council was chosen to send it to the select committee. Bhupendra Chaudhary recommended sending it to the select committee. Thus, the bill was stalled for a few days, and credit went to the BJP because the state president, also a member of the Legislative Council, recommended it, leading the entire Legislative Council to send it to the select committee unanimously.
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BJP sensed the opposition’s strategy
The question arises—did the government realize after passing it in the assembly that it had been done hastily? And would this land issue become a thorn in the government's side? If so, then why did Keshav Maurya present it? Was he kept in the dark? There are a lot of questions that the government now has to answer. But it appears that the government got entangled in the Nazul Property Bill issue.
BJP sensed the opposition’s strategy
The question arises—did the government realize after passing it in the assembly that it had been done hastily? And would this land issue become a thorn in the government's side? If so, then why did Keshav Maurya present it? Was he kept in the dark? There are a lot of questions that the government now has to answer. But it appears that the government got entangled in the Nazul Property Bill issue.
The Congress Party had warned of an agitation. According to Congress leaders and former MLC Deepak Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had prepared for agitation in UP regarding the Nazul Land Bill, and the BJP perceived this. Although the issue has been postponed for a few days, the politics around it doesn't seem to be subsiding.
The Congress Party had warned of an agitation. According to Congress leaders and former MLC Deepak Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had prepared for agitation in UP regarding the Nazul Land Bill, and the BJP perceived this. Although the issue has been postponed for a few days, the politics around it doesn't seem to be subsiding.
For the first time, the CM came on the backfoot!
BJP ally Anupriya Patel tweeted that this Nazul Property Bill should be immediately withdrawn and strict action should be taken against the officials who prepared it. It is clear that the organization and party leaders are now intervening in major decisions. This is the first time in the Yogi government that the Chief Minister's decision has been put on hold.
For the first time, the CM came on the backfoot!
BJP ally Anupriya Patel tweeted that this Nazul Property Bill should be immediately withdrawn and strict action should be taken against the officials who prepared it. It is clear that the organization and party leaders are now intervening in major decisions. This is the first time in the Yogi government that the Chief Minister's decision has been put on hold.
What is Nazul Land?
During British rule, the land of those involved in the movements was confiscated. The British government would take over these lands, and after independence, the confiscated land was referred to as Nazul land. After independence, the government took possession of Nazul land. State governments started leasing Nazul land. The lease period can range from 15 to 99 years. Nazul land exists across the country.
What is Nazul Land?
During British rule, the land of those involved in the movements was confiscated. The British government would take over these lands, and after independence, the confiscated land was referred to as Nazul land. After independence, the government took possession of Nazul land. State governments started leasing Nazul land. The lease period can range from 15 to 99 years. Nazul land exists across the country.
