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Politics
Akali Dal workers hold candle march in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:47 PM
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Shiromani Akali Dal members organized a candle‑lit march in Ludhiana to voice their concerns.
Shiromani Akali Dal workers gathered in Ludhiana for a candle‑lit march, marking a visible display of dissent. The participants walked through the city carrying lit candles, a symbolic gesture often used in Indian political protests to convey solemnity and resolve.
The march was intended to draw public and governmental attention to issues the party feels have been overlooked, though specific demands were not detailed in the initial reports. Organisers emphasized the peaceful nature of the demonstration and called for dialogue with authorities.
According to local observers, the procession moved without any reported incidents, and the atmosphere remained calm despite the large number of candles illuminating the route. The event underscores the continued use of traditional protest methods in Punjab’s political landscape.
Candle marches have historically been employed across India to highlight grievances while maintaining a non‑violent stance, and the Akali Dal’s recent demonstration follows that tradition.
The march was intended to draw public and governmental attention to issues the party feels have been overlooked, though specific demands were not detailed in the initial reports. Organisers emphasized the peaceful nature of the demonstration and called for dialogue with authorities.
According to local observers, the procession moved without any reported incidents, and the atmosphere remained calm despite the large number of candles illuminating the route. The event underscores the continued use of traditional protest methods in Punjab’s political landscape.
Candle marches have historically been employed across India to highlight grievances while maintaining a non‑violent stance, and the Akali Dal’s recent demonstration follows that tradition.