Bihar Govt to postpone land survey amid backlash

The ongoing land survey in Bihar, which began on August 20, is likely to face an extension or may even be postponed, as public frustration grows over the strict deadlines. Many residents are struggling to gather necessary land documents, leading to complaints and anger directed toward local block and district offices.

The government's fixed time frame for the survey has been called "impractical," and the process of obtaining documents and completing family partitions has left people feeling overwhelmed. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is reportedly taking feedback from party leaders and considering adjustments to the survey timeline.

With mounting public dissatisfaction, there is a possibility that the survey could either be delayed or canceled altogether. The ruling coalition, including BJP and JDU leaders, has warned that the public anger could affect the assembly elections, pushing the government to reconsider its stance.

Adding to the controversy, political strategist Prashant Kishore criticized the land survey, calling it the "final nail in the coffin" for the Nitish Kumar government, predicting severe political consequences. Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Dilip Jaiswal, meanwhile, assured the public that the survey aims to provide relief and does not intend to take anyone's land.