Thousands of farmers under the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Punjab) held a Punjab farmers protest across Malwa, targeting both state and central governments. They blamed officials for the recent floods and accused them of ignoring farmers’ suffering. The protesters said the floods happened because authorities filled dams too early and later released excess water during rains. This mistake flooded nearly five lakh acres and destroyed crops, houses, and roads.
Farmers also opposed the delay in paddy procurement. They said slow government buying forced them to sell crops cheaply to private traders. At Mansa, BKU (Ugrahan) leader Shingara Singh Mann demanded Rs 200 per quintal or Rs 7,000 per acre to manage stubble. In Muktsar, farmers sought Rs 25,000 crore as flood relief, Rs 70,000 per acre for damaged crops, and Rs 25 lakh for families of victims. They also demanded the withdrawal of FIRs filed for stubble burning. The Punjab farmers protest reflected their anger and need for quick help.
