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Agriculture
Farmers Surround Ludhiana DC Office, Announce Statewide Protest on Sept 24
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 05:32 PM
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In Ludhiana, farmers gathered around the District Collector's office, demanding better policies and announcing a province‑wide protest scheduled for September 24.
On the morning of September 23, a large group of farmers assembled around the District Collector’s office in Ludhiana, Punjab. The gathering was organized to protest against perceived shortcomings in agricultural policies and to demand more support for the farming community.
The farmers announced that they will hold a province‑wide protest on September 24, calling on state authorities to address their concerns. The protest is expected to involve participants from several districts across Punjab.
Local officials have been notified of the planned demonstration and have requested that the protest remain peaceful and orderly. The farmers have expressed confidence that the statewide rally will bring attention to their issues.
The event marks a continuation of a series of farmer protests across the state, reflecting growing frustration over crop prices, subsidies, and market access. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the protest day approaches.
The farmers announced that they will hold a province‑wide protest on September 24, calling on state authorities to address their concerns. The protest is expected to involve participants from several districts across Punjab.
Local officials have been notified of the planned demonstration and have requested that the protest remain peaceful and orderly. The farmers have expressed confidence that the statewide rally will bring attention to their issues.
The event marks a continuation of a series of farmer protests across the state, reflecting growing frustration over crop prices, subsidies, and market access. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the protest day approaches.