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Agriculture
Farmers protest at Jagraon market, sit-in outside SDM gate
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 11:56 AM
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Farmers in Jagraon market staged a sit‑in outside the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate's gate, demanding relief from market‑related distress.
Jagraon, Punjab – A group of farmers gathered at the local market on Tuesday, expressing deep dissatisfaction with conditions in the mandis. Led by a local activist identified as Bhakiyu, the protesters set up a sit‑in outside the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate's (SDM) gate, seeking immediate intervention.
The demonstrators cited irregularities in price realization, delayed payments and inadequate facilities as the main reasons for their unrest. They demanded that authorities ensure transparent pricing mechanisms and timely settlement of dues to protect their livelihoods.
Local officials were briefed on the protest, and the SDM's office confirmed that a dialogue would be initiated with farmer representatives to address the grievances. The demonstration remained peaceful, with participants urging the government to act swiftly.
The protest highlights ongoing challenges faced by Punjab's agricultural community, particularly in market operations that directly affect farm incomes.
No arrests were made, and the sit‑in is expected to continue until the farmers receive a satisfactory response from the administration.
The demonstrators cited irregularities in price realization, delayed payments and inadequate facilities as the main reasons for their unrest. They demanded that authorities ensure transparent pricing mechanisms and timely settlement of dues to protect their livelihoods.
Local officials were briefed on the protest, and the SDM's office confirmed that a dialogue would be initiated with farmer representatives to address the grievances. The demonstration remained peaceful, with participants urging the government to act swiftly.
The protest highlights ongoing challenges faced by Punjab's agricultural community, particularly in market operations that directly affect farm incomes.
No arrests were made, and the sit‑in is expected to continue until the farmers receive a satisfactory response from the administration.