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Politics
Farmers-Labour Front to Hold Permanent Dharnas Outside Eight Cabinet Ministers' Homes in Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 05:45 PM
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The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announced a permanent sit‑in outside the residences of eight Punjab cabinet ministers in Amritsar, demanding immediate action on farmer issues.
Amritsar, Punjab – The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (Farmers and Labour Front) issued a notice that it will set up a permanent dharna outside the houses of eight cabinet ministers in the city. The protest will begin from the next day and is planned to remain in place until the authorities address the grievances raised by the farming community.
The eight ministers targeted are senior members of the state cabinet who hold portfolios related to agriculture, water resources and rural development. Organisers said the dharna aims to press the government for faster implementation of promised subsidies, loan waivers and irrigation projects that have stalled in recent months.
The move follows a series of farmer-led demonstrations across Punjab over the past year, reflecting growing frustration over perceived delays in policy execution. Police have been briefed about the planned sit‑in, and officials have indicated they will ensure law and order while allowing the protest to proceed peacefully.
No arrests or confrontations have been reported so far, and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha has urged participants to maintain a non‑violent stance. The front has also called on other farmer groups to support the dharna, emphasizing that it represents a collective demand for timely relief.
The situation will be monitored closely as the dharna progresses, with both state officials and farmer representatives expected to engage in dialogue in the coming days.
The eight ministers targeted are senior members of the state cabinet who hold portfolios related to agriculture, water resources and rural development. Organisers said the dharna aims to press the government for faster implementation of promised subsidies, loan waivers and irrigation projects that have stalled in recent months.
The move follows a series of farmer-led demonstrations across Punjab over the past year, reflecting growing frustration over perceived delays in policy execution. Police have been briefed about the planned sit‑in, and officials have indicated they will ensure law and order while allowing the protest to proceed peacefully.
No arrests or confrontations have been reported so far, and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha has urged participants to maintain a non‑violent stance. The front has also called on other farmer groups to support the dharna, emphasizing that it represents a collective demand for timely relief.
The situation will be monitored closely as the dharna progresses, with both state officials and farmer representatives expected to engage in dialogue in the coming days.