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Agriculture
Farmers Torch Punjab and Centre Government Effigies in Jalandhar Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 05:46 PM
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Farmers gathered in Jalandhar, Punjab, and set fire to effigies of the state and central governments, voicing dissent over agricultural policies.
On a recent demonstration in Jalandhar, farmers assembled in large numbers and burned effigies representing both the Punjab state government and the Union government. The act was intended as a symbolic expression of their frustration with current agricultural policies.
The protesters cited what they described as inadequate support and perceived neglect of farmer concerns by the authorities. By targeting the effigies, they aimed to draw public and media attention to their demands for more favorable terms.
Law enforcement monitored the gathering, and while the effigy burning was the focal point, the overall protest remained largely peaceful, with no reports of major clashes or injuries.
Local media outlets captured the scene, highlighting the intensity of the farmers' sentiment and the growing pressure on policymakers to address the sector's grievances.
The incident underscores the heightened tensions in Punjab's agrarian community as it seeks redressal through public demonstrations.
The protesters cited what they described as inadequate support and perceived neglect of farmer concerns by the authorities. By targeting the effigies, they aimed to draw public and media attention to their demands for more favorable terms.
Law enforcement monitored the gathering, and while the effigy burning was the focal point, the overall protest remained largely peaceful, with no reports of major clashes or injuries.
Local media outlets captured the scene, highlighting the intensity of the farmers' sentiment and the growing pressure on policymakers to address the sector's grievances.
The incident underscores the heightened tensions in Punjab's agrarian community as it seeks redressal through public demonstrations.