Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has called on farm unions to refrain from blocking roads, emphasizing that such actions could turn public sentiment against the farmers. The appeal comes in response to the recent blockade of the Jalandhar-Phagwara section of the Jalandhar-New Delhi National Highway by farmers associated with the Samyukt Kisan Morcha. The farmers initiated the blockade near Dhanowali village to press for an increase in sugarcane prices.
Punjab CM Urges Farmers to Avoid Road Blockades Amidst Sugarcane Price Protest
Expressing concern, Mann urged farmers to reconsider the strategy of road blockades each time their demands are not met, cautioning that it could erode public sympathy. The ongoing farmers’ protest has disrupted the movement of vehicles from Jammu, Pathankot, and Amritsar to Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Nawanshahr, and Delhi. Commuters faced difficulties as police diverted traffic to alternative routes.
Chief Minister reflects concerns about the impact of road blockades
The farmers, camping on the highway, set up tents and spent the night demanding a hike in the assured prices of sugarcane from Rs 380 per quintal to Rs 450 per quintal. They vowed to continue the protest until their demand is met. The appeal from the Chief Minister reflects concerns about the impact of road blockades on public support and encourages farmers to explore alternative means of conveying their grievances.
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