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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Declares No FIR Will Be Filed Against Farmers
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 10:15 AM
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Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that his government will not register any FIR against farmers, emphasizing a non‑penal approach to recent farmer protests in Punjab.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday publicly stated that his administration will not lodge any First Information Report (FIR) against farmers involved in recent protests. Mann emphasized that the government aims to address the concerns through dialogue rather than legal action, underscoring a policy of non‑penalisation.
The announcement came amid heightened tensions in the state, where farmers have been staging demonstrations over agricultural policies. Mann said the decision reflects the government's respect for the constitutional right to peaceful protest and its commitment to resolve disputes amicably.
Political analysts noted that the move could defuse the situation and prevent escalation, while also signalling the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's sensitivity to agrarian issues in Punjab. No further details on any specific incidents were provided.
The statement was delivered at a press conference in Chandigarh, where Mann answered questions from reporters about the state's approach to law and order concerning the farming community.
The announcement came amid heightened tensions in the state, where farmers have been staging demonstrations over agricultural policies. Mann said the decision reflects the government's respect for the constitutional right to peaceful protest and its commitment to resolve disputes amicably.
Political analysts noted that the move could defuse the situation and prevent escalation, while also signalling the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's sensitivity to agrarian issues in Punjab. No further details on any specific incidents were provided.
The statement was delivered at a press conference in Chandigarh, where Mann answered questions from reporters about the state's approach to law and order concerning the farming community.