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Politics
MLA Holds 2½‑Hour Protest on Ludhiana Railway Bridge
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 05:36 PM
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An MLA staged a 2½‑hour sit‑in on a Ludhiana railway bridge to protest local issues.
An MLA from Ludhiana occupied a railway bridge for a 2½‑hour sit‑in on Tuesday, drawing attention to local grievances. The protest took place on the main rail crossing that links the city to the national network, a spot frequently used by commuters and freight trains.
The MLA remained on the bridge, holding a placard and speaking to a small group of supporters, while authorities monitored the situation from a distance. No disruptions to rail traffic were reported, and the protest ended peacefully after the allotted time.
Local officials said the MLA’s action was aimed at highlighting infrastructure and civic concerns that have been raised by residents for months. The protest was part of a broader pattern of political demonstrations in Punjab, where elected representatives often use public spaces to voice community demands.
The MLA remained on the bridge, holding a placard and speaking to a small group of supporters, while authorities monitored the situation from a distance. No disruptions to rail traffic were reported, and the protest ended peacefully after the allotted time.
Local officials said the MLA’s action was aimed at highlighting infrastructure and civic concerns that have been raised by residents for months. The protest was part of a broader pattern of political demonstrations in Punjab, where elected representatives often use public spaces to voice community demands.