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Agriculture
Farmers‑Labour Struggle Committee launches protest from Chabba village against Punjab government
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 03:02 PM
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The Farmers‑Labour Struggle Committee began a demonstration from Chabba village, demanding action from the Punjab state government.
The Farmers‑Labour Struggle Committee, a coalition representing agricultural workers, initiated a protest on Saturday from Chabba village in Punjab. The group marched towards the district headquarters, carrying placards that criticize the state government's recent policies affecting farmers and laborers.
Organisers said the demonstration aims to pressure the Punjab administration to address issues such as delayed loan waivers, inadequate procurement prices, and lack of employment guarantees for seasonal workers. They have announced plans to continue the rally for several days, with possible expansions to nearby towns.
Local authorities have been informed of the march, and police have deployed personnel to manage traffic and ensure public safety. No arrests have been reported so far, and the protest remains peaceful.
The committee urged media outlets to cover the event and called on other farmer and labour groups to join the movement, highlighting the broader discontent across rural Punjab.
The state government has not yet issued an official response, but officials are expected to meet the committee representatives in the coming days to discuss their grievances.
Organisers said the demonstration aims to pressure the Punjab administration to address issues such as delayed loan waivers, inadequate procurement prices, and lack of employment guarantees for seasonal workers. They have announced plans to continue the rally for several days, with possible expansions to nearby towns.
Local authorities have been informed of the march, and police have deployed personnel to manage traffic and ensure public safety. No arrests have been reported so far, and the protest remains peaceful.
The committee urged media outlets to cover the event and called on other farmer and labour groups to join the movement, highlighting the broader discontent across rural Punjab.
The state government has not yet issued an official response, but officials are expected to meet the committee representatives in the coming days to discuss their grievances.