No entry for ruling leaders in villages

In a strong show of dissent, farmers staged protests outside the residences of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs in the district, warning that if their demands remain unmet, the ruling party will face severe consequences.

- HT Correspondent

LUDHIANA:

The demonstration, part of a larger statewide agitation led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), underscored growing tensions between the farming community and the Punjab government.

Protesters gathered outside the Samrala MLA Jagtar Singh Dyalpura's residence on Monday, where farmer leaders made it clear that chief minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann and his party would be held accountable.

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU Rajewal) president Balbir Singh Rajewal accused the state government of misleading farmers by shifting the blame onto the Centre instead of addressing the issues within its own jurisdiction.