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Punjab braces for statewide ‘Maha Bandh’ on Aug 27 over DA dues, CM Mann to meet unions
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 10:03 PM
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The Punjab government will observe a massive bandh on August 27 to protest pending DA dues, and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to meet trade unions before the strike.
Punjab is gearing up for a statewide "maha bandh" scheduled for August 27, aimed at pressuring the central government to clear outstanding Development Assistance (DA) dues. The strike, announced by major trade unions, is expected to shut down public transport, schools and many commercial establishments across the state.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said he will meet union leaders in the coming days to discuss the bandh and explore a negotiated settlement on the pending dues. He emphasized that the protest is a last resort after repeated attempts to resolve the issue through dialogue.
Authorities have warned that any disruption to essential services, such as hospitals and law‑enforcement agencies, will be minimized. Police have been directed to maintain order and ensure that the bandh does not turn violent.
The bandh follows a series of similar protests in other states over central funding delays, and analysts suggest that the outcome could influence future centre‑state fiscal negotiations.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said he will meet union leaders in the coming days to discuss the bandh and explore a negotiated settlement on the pending dues. He emphasized that the protest is a last resort after repeated attempts to resolve the issue through dialogue.
Authorities have warned that any disruption to essential services, such as hospitals and law‑enforcement agencies, will be minimized. Police have been directed to maintain order and ensure that the bandh does not turn violent.
The bandh follows a series of similar protests in other states over central funding delays, and analysts suggest that the outcome could influence future centre‑state fiscal negotiations.