Overview

• Farmer leaders Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal were detained by Punjab Police after an inconclusive meeting with the central delegation.
• Protest sites at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders were cleared, with temporary structures dismantled and farmers removed without resistance.
• Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema defended the action, stating it was necessary to reopen the borders for trade and employment opportunities.
• Opposition leaders from Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal criticized the detentions, accusing the government of betraying farmers and suppressing dissent.
• The next round of talks between farmer leaders and the central government is scheduled for May 4, 2025, as farmers continue to demand a legal guarantee for MSP and other reforms.