160 kanals land transferred to Patanjali, Oppn says ‘favour to RSS'

NEW DELHI: In a surprising move, the Jammu and Kashmir government-led by Mehbooba Mufti has transferred over 160 kanals land to Baba Ramdev-owned Patanjali Ayurved Limited at Vijaypur in Samba district of the state.

“Over 160 kanals of land was yesterday (on Thursday) allotted to Patanjali to set up its unit in the state,” a news agency reported.

Quoting sources, United News of India (UNI) said that the land transfer case was pending at civil secretariat for the last two months following some legal formalities.

“The formal orders of allotment were issued yesterday (Thursday),” it said.

The opposition however has accused the government of blatant favouritism in tying up with the company, saying the allotted land was ‘favour to RSS'

“It is Mehbooba Mufti's favour to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Ram Madhav (BJP general secretary) stands for both RSS and the saffron party,” National Conference spokesperson Junaid Matoo told TOI.

Last year, Maharashtra state government had allotted more than 600 acres of land to the Patanajli for setting up an orange processing plant and units for its Ayurveda products.