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Gujarat proposes disputed land plot to Yusuf Pathan after his NDA switch
✍️ India Today
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 04:16 PM
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The Gujarat state administration has offered a contested piece of land to former cricketer Yusuf Pathan after his recent alignment with the National Democratic Alliance.
Gujarat officials announced that a plot of land, currently the subject of ownership disputes, will be offered to former international cricketer Yusuf Pathan. The proposal was made public shortly after Pathan signaled his support for the National Democratic Alliance in the lead‑up to upcoming elections.
The land in question lies in a peri‑urban area of the state and has been entangled in legal challenges for several years, with multiple claimants asserting rights over it. State authorities say the allocation will follow standard procedures, but critics argue that the move sidesteps the pending litigation.
Political analysts view the offer as a strategic gesture aimed at rewarding Pathan’s shift to the NDA camp, hoping to leverage his popularity among sports fans. Opposition parties have condemned the decision, labeling it a misuse of public resources for political patronage.
The Gujarat government has not disclosed the exact size or location of the plot, nor has it clarified the timeline for handing over the property. Yusuf Pathan has not yet commented publicly on the proposal.
The land in question lies in a peri‑urban area of the state and has been entangled in legal challenges for several years, with multiple claimants asserting rights over it. State authorities say the allocation will follow standard procedures, but critics argue that the move sidesteps the pending litigation.
Political analysts view the offer as a strategic gesture aimed at rewarding Pathan’s shift to the NDA camp, hoping to leverage his popularity among sports fans. Opposition parties have condemned the decision, labeling it a misuse of public resources for political patronage.
The Gujarat government has not disclosed the exact size or location of the plot, nor has it clarified the timeline for handing over the property. Yusuf Pathan has not yet commented publicly on the proposal.