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Teachers march in Ludhiana supporting Punjab bandh for reforms
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 11:02 AM
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Teachers in Ludhiana took to the streets to back a Punjab-wide bandh demanding reforms, according to local reports.
Ludhiana, Punjab – A group of teachers assembled on the city’s main thoroughfares on Saturday, voicing support for a statewide bandh aimed at pressing the government for reforms in the education sector. The demonstration was organized by local teachers' unions, which have called for a shutdown to highlight issues such as salary delays, infrastructure deficits, and the need for policy changes.
According to eyewitnesses, the teachers formed a procession that blocked traffic near key intersections, chanting slogans and displaying placards demanding timely implementation of promised reforms. Police presence was noted, but no major clashes were reported, and the protest remained largely peaceful.
The bandh, declared by several professional bodies across Punjab, seeks to compel authorities to address long‑standing grievances of educators. Officials have yet to issue a formal response, but the teachers indicated they will continue the strike until their demands are met.
Local residents expressed mixed reactions, with some supporting the teachers’ cause while others voiced inconvenience caused by the road blockage. The protest is expected to continue in other districts as the bandh gains momentum.
The teachers’ union has urged the state government to engage in dialogue within the next 48 hours, emphasizing that the education sector’s stability is crucial for the state’s overall development.
According to eyewitnesses, the teachers formed a procession that blocked traffic near key intersections, chanting slogans and displaying placards demanding timely implementation of promised reforms. Police presence was noted, but no major clashes were reported, and the protest remained largely peaceful.
The bandh, declared by several professional bodies across Punjab, seeks to compel authorities to address long‑standing grievances of educators. Officials have yet to issue a formal response, but the teachers indicated they will continue the strike until their demands are met.
Local residents expressed mixed reactions, with some supporting the teachers’ cause while others voiced inconvenience caused by the road blockage. The protest is expected to continue in other districts as the bandh gains momentum.
The teachers’ union has urged the state government to engage in dialogue within the next 48 hours, emphasizing that the education sector’s stability is crucial for the state’s overall development.