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Politics
Punjabi Language Agitation Gains Momentum as Dharna Enters 11th Day
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 06:04 AM
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Protesters advocating for Punjabi language rights have intensified their agitation, with the ongoing dharna now in its eleventh day. The demonstration continues to draw participants demanding official recognition and use of Punjabi.
The Punjabi language agitation has seen increased participation as supporters gather to press for greater official status for the language. Organizers say the protest remains peaceful and focused on linguistic rights.
Entering its eleventh day, the dharna site remains active with speakers addressing the crowd and distributing pamphlets about the importance of Punjabi in education and administration.
Authorities have monitored the situation, but no clashes have been reported. Protesters reiterate their demand for Punjabi to be included in government communications and school curricula.
Entering its eleventh day, the dharna site remains active with speakers addressing the crowd and distributing pamphlets about the importance of Punjabi in education and administration.
Authorities have monitored the situation, but no clashes have been reported. Protesters reiterate their demand for Punjabi to be included in government communications and school curricula.