The Uttar Pradesh government's Nazul Property (Management and Use for Public Purposes) Bill 2024 has faced significant internal dissent within the ruling BJP, leading to its referral to a select committee in the Legislative Council. The bill, aimed at reclaiming government-owned Nazul land from private individuals to curb illegal encroachments, has been criticized by both opposition parties and some BJP MLAs, particularly from Prayagraj. BJP state chief Bhupendra Chaudhary expressed concerns that the bill could harm the party's interests ahead of upcoming elections, prompting its review. Critics, including Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party, argue the bill serves personal interests within the BJP rather than the public good. As the select committee prepares to evaluate the bill, the government faces pressure to address widespread discontent among citizens impacted by potential land seizures. This situation marks a rare instance of significant legislative pushback since the BJP assumed power in 2017.