New Delhi, June 1 -- AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has sharpened his criticism of Goa's land-use policies, alleging that the current framework disproportionately benefits developers while creating environmental and livelihood concerns for local communities.

Kejriwal joined an ongoing protest in Karapur-Sarvan village on Sunday, where residents are opposing a proposed housing project. During the visit, he questioned approvals granted under Section 39(A) of the Town and Country Planning Act and argued that development decisions should be subject to greater public consultation.

The AAP leader claimed that large-scale residential projects approved through land-use changes could have long-term implications for agriculture, groundwate...