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Agriculture
Moga Farmers Block Four Highway Spots Over Power Crisis
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:03 PM
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Farmers in Moga, Punjab, halted traffic by blocking four points on the highway to protest an ongoing electricity shortage affecting their operations.
Moga district saw a coordinated protest by local farmers who stopped traffic at four separate points along the highway, demanding relief from a persistent electricity shortage. The blockade was set up during daylight hours, causing temporary disruptions to commuters and transport vehicles.
The power crisis, which has left many agricultural pumps and irrigation systems without reliable supply, prompted the farmers to adopt direct action. They positioned tractors and farm equipment at each location, signalling their demand for immediate government intervention to restore stable electricity.
Local authorities were notified of the protest and have begun discussions with farmer representatives to address the concerns. Police officials reported that the blockade was peaceful and that traffic was being rerouted where possible while negotiations continue.
The power crisis, which has left many agricultural pumps and irrigation systems without reliable supply, prompted the farmers to adopt direct action. They positioned tractors and farm equipment at each location, signalling their demand for immediate government intervention to restore stable electricity.
Local authorities were notified of the protest and have begun discussions with farmer representatives to address the concerns. Police officials reported that the blockade was peaceful and that traffic was being rerouted where possible while negotiations continue.