Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Farmers Demand Probe into Punjab Floods, Announce Protest
Farmers in Punjab are upset about the recent floods and believe they were caused by mismanagement, not just nature.
They want a judge to investigate what happened.
They plan to protest outside government offices on October 8th.
The farmers are also asking for money to help those affected, like farmers and laborers.
They also want changes to dam safety rules, river control, and pollution laws.
The farmers are blaming the government for not taking care of dams, rivers and embankments.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) demands a judicial probe into the recent Punjab floods.
SKM blames the floods on mismanagement by rulers.
The morcha has announced three-hour sit-ins outside Deputy Commissioner offices on October 8.
SKM seeks compensation for farmers and laborers affected by the floods.
SKM also addressed the Hoshiarpur case, condemning blaming the entire migrant labour community.
- Who
- Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM)
- What
- Demands a judicial probe into Punjab floods and announces protests.
- When
- October 8 (protest)
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To seek accountability for the floods and demand compensation.
SKM's View
Government/BBMB/Central Govt.
Cause of Floods
SKM's View
Mismanagement by rulers
Government/BBMB/Central Govt.
Blaming each other for the grave situation
- Organization
- Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM)
- Demand
- Judicial probe into recent floods
- Protest Date
- October 8
- Protest Location
- Outside Deputy Commissioner offices
- Compensation Demand (Farmers)
- ₹70,000 per acre
- Compensation Demand (Deceased)
- ₹25 lakh
