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Agriculture
Ludhiana Farmers Protest Over Unpaid Compensation, Chant Anti‑Government Slogans
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 06:38 PM
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Farmers gathered in Ludhiana to protest the government's failure to disburse promised compensation, raising slogans against the authorities.
Ludhiana, Punjab – A group of farmers assembled in the city on Tuesday, voicing strong displeasure over the government's delay in releasing compensation that had been promised for recent losses. The protest turned vocal as participants raised anti‑government slogans, demanding immediate payment.
The demonstrators, many carrying placards, highlighted that the pending compensation has aggravated their financial strain, especially for those dependent on agriculture for livelihood. They urged the state and central authorities to honor the promised amounts without further postponement.
Local officials have not yet issued a detailed response, but the protest underscores growing farmer frustration over perceived neglect of relief measures. The gathering was reported by Amar Ujala, noting the heightened tension in the region.
The farmers have pledged to continue peaceful demonstrations until the compensation issue is resolved, urging the government to act swiftly to restore confidence among the agricultural community.
The demonstrators, many carrying placards, highlighted that the pending compensation has aggravated their financial strain, especially for those dependent on agriculture for livelihood. They urged the state and central authorities to honor the promised amounts without further postponement.
Local officials have not yet issued a detailed response, but the protest underscores growing farmer frustration over perceived neglect of relief measures. The gathering was reported by Amar Ujala, noting the heightened tension in the region.
The farmers have pledged to continue peaceful demonstrations until the compensation issue is resolved, urging the government to act swiftly to restore confidence among the agricultural community.