Punjab Farmers Prepare for Nationwide Protests After Police Crackdown

Samyukt Kisan Morcha calls for March 28 demonstrations as Punjab Police release detained farmers and address grievances.

Punjab Police have released 800 of the 1,400 detained farmers and plan to release 450 more on March 24, 2025.
The crackdown on March 19 dismantled protest structures and led to allegations of stolen belongings, prompting police to establish complaint mechanisms.
Farmers are demanding compensation for lost property, the release of all detainees, and a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has called for nationwide protests on March 28 to oppose what they describe as repression and to defend the right to protest.
The protests at Shambhu and Khanauri, ongoing since February 2023, reflect broader concerns about farmer livelihoods and agricultural policy.