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Agriculture
Farmers Set Firm Protest at Chandigarh-Mohali Border Until Sept 7, Demand Debt Relief
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 09:32 AM
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The United Farmers Front (SKM) will launch a firm protest at the Chandigarh-Mohali border today, continuing until September 7, demanding water access and debt relief.
The United Farmers Front (SKM) has announced a firm protest at the Chandigarh-Mohali border starting today, with the demonstration scheduled to run until September 7. The protest aims to press for better water supply for farms and a comprehensive debt‑relief package for farmers across Punjab and the Chandigarh region.
Farmers have gathered at the border, setting up a barricade and displaying banners that highlight their demands. SKM spokespersons have called for dialogue with state officials, but have made it clear that the protest will continue until their demands are met.
The protest comes amid growing concerns over water shortages in the region and mounting debt burdens faced by small and marginal farmers. SKM has urged the Punjab government and the Chandigarh administration to expedite the implementation of existing agricultural support schemes.
Officials from the Chandigarh administration have acknowledged the protest and said they will engage with the farmers’ representatives to discuss possible solutions. However, no concrete timeline has been set for addressing the debt‑relief request.
The demonstration is expected to attract significant media attention, and SKM has urged other farmer groups to join the protest if they share similar grievances.
Farmers have gathered at the border, setting up a barricade and displaying banners that highlight their demands. SKM spokespersons have called for dialogue with state officials, but have made it clear that the protest will continue until their demands are met.
The protest comes amid growing concerns over water shortages in the region and mounting debt burdens faced by small and marginal farmers. SKM has urged the Punjab government and the Chandigarh administration to expedite the implementation of existing agricultural support schemes.
Officials from the Chandigarh administration have acknowledged the protest and said they will engage with the farmers’ representatives to discuss possible solutions. However, no concrete timeline has been set for addressing the debt‑relief request.
The demonstration is expected to attract significant media attention, and SKM has urged other farmer groups to join the protest if they share similar grievances.