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Agriculture
Jalandhar Farmers Protest Over Delayed Rice Purchases, Warn of Highway Jam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 05:36 PM
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Farmers in Jalandhar have staged a protest over delays in the purchase of their rice, threatening to block the highway if the issue is not resolved promptly.
Farmers in the city of Jalandhar have taken to the streets after a significant delay in the purchase of their harvested rice. The aggrieved group, representing local paddy growers, expressed frustration that the scheduled procurement process had stalled, affecting their income and livelihood.
The protest, which began in the early hours, saw farmers gathering at key junctions and demanding an immediate resolution from the authorities responsible for the purchase. They have warned that if the delay is not addressed, they will block the main highway, potentially disrupting traffic and commerce.
Local officials have acknowledged the concerns and are reportedly in talks with the farmers to expedite the purchase. The situation remains tense, with the community urging swift action to prevent further escalation and to safeguard the interests of the region’s agricultural workforce.
The protest, which began in the early hours, saw farmers gathering at key junctions and demanding an immediate resolution from the authorities responsible for the purchase. They have warned that if the delay is not addressed, they will block the main highway, potentially disrupting traffic and commerce.
Local officials have acknowledged the concerns and are reportedly in talks with the farmers to expedite the purchase. The situation remains tense, with the community urging swift action to prevent further escalation and to safeguard the interests of the region’s agricultural workforce.