Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Punjab Farmers Halted En Route to Delhi Protest
A large group of farmers from Punjab were stopped by the police in Haryana while they were traveling to Delhi to protest against a trade deal between India and the US.
The farmers were carrying flags and had planned to join a big meeting called Kisan Mahapanchayat in Delhi.
The police had set up barriers to prevent them from entering Delhi.
Later, some government officials met with the farmers, listened to their concerns, and promised to help.
The farmers said they would decide their next steps soon.
Around a thousand Punjab farmers were stopped by Haryana Police at the Shambhu border on their way to Delhi.
The farmers were heading to Delhi to protest against the proposed India-US trade deal.
Haryana Police erected barricades and placed cement blocks to prevent the farmers from entering Delhi.
Haryana Agriculture Minister and Ambala Deputy Commissioner met the farmers and promised to fulfill their demands.
The farmers will decide their next course of action soon.
- Who
- Punjab farmers and Haryana authorities
- What
- Farmers were stopped by Haryana Police on their way to Delhi to protest against the proposed India-US trade deal.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Shambhu border, Ambala
- Why
- To protest against the proposed India-US trade deal and its potential impact on their livelihoods.
Farmers' Protest
Government Restrictions
Protest Against Trade Deal
Farmers' Protest
Farmers are protesting against the proposed India-US trade deal, fearing it will negatively impact their livelihoods.
Government Restrictions
The government has erected barricades and placed cement blocks to prevent the farmers from reaching Delhi, citing law and order concerns.
- Location
- Shambhu border, Ambala
- Date
- Tuesday
- Number of Farmers
- Around a thousand
- Event
- Kisan Mahapanchayat
- Organizers
- Desh Bachao Morcha