Punjab Farmers Stage Protests, Block Roads to Demand Timely Paddy Procurement

Punjab Farmers Stage Protests, Block Roads

Farmers Protest in Punjab: Farmers in Punjab have been protesting for several days to fulfill their demands.

Demonstration Continues: On Saturday, farmers continued their protests, sitting in demonstration at the Dharna Chowk in Phagwara, Kapurthala district.

Road Blockage Announcement: Surjeet Singh Phool, president of the Bhartiya Kisan Union, announced, “We will block roads today at four major intersections, including Sangrur, Moga, Phagwara, and Batala.”

Time of Protest: He stated that they would gather on the roads at 1 PM and sit down in the streets.

Delay in Paddy Procurement: Farmers are protesting against the delay in paddy procurement and are demanding that the government collect the paddy and provide a support price.

Government Criticism: The farmers criticize both the central and state governments, claiming they are responsible for their grievances.


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