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Politics
Day 6 of Punjabi Language Status Protest Continues Across Punjab
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 04:32 AM
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The sit‑in demanding official status for Punjabi entered its sixth day, with organizers saying the movement remains peaceful.
The protest demanding that Punjabi be accorded official status entered its sixth day on Saturday, with participants maintaining a continuous sit‑in at key public locations. The dharna, which began a week ago, seeks recognition of Punjabi as a language of administration and education in the state.
Organisers of the movement, representing various cultural and linguistic groups, have reiterated that the demand is rooted in preserving the language’s heritage and ensuring its use in government affairs. They have emphasized that the demonstration is non‑violent and that participants are rotating shifts to keep the presence uninterrupted.
State officials have so far refrained from issuing a detailed response, but local police have been monitoring the gathering to ensure law and order. No arrests or clashes have been reported, and the protestors have welcomed any dialogue with authorities.
Supporters from the public and several academic institutions have been observed joining the dharna, adding to its visibility. The continuation of the protest into a sixth day underscores the persistence of the language‑rights agenda in Punjab.
Organisers of the movement, representing various cultural and linguistic groups, have reiterated that the demand is rooted in preserving the language’s heritage and ensuring its use in government affairs. They have emphasized that the demonstration is non‑violent and that participants are rotating shifts to keep the presence uninterrupted.
State officials have so far refrained from issuing a detailed response, but local police have been monitoring the gathering to ensure law and order. No arrests or clashes have been reported, and the protestors have welcomed any dialogue with authorities.
Supporters from the public and several academic institutions have been observed joining the dharna, adding to its visibility. The continuation of the protest into a sixth day underscores the persistence of the language‑rights agenda in Punjab.