Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Farmers Protest India-US FTA in Chandigarh
Farmers in Chandigarh protested against the proposed India-US Free Trade Agreement.
They marched towards the BJP office but were stopped by police.
A brief scuffle occurred, and some protesters were briefly detained.
The BJP president met with the farmers, acknowledged their concerns, and promised to examine their demands.
The farmers dispersed peacefully after the meeting.
The protest was part of a nationwide campaign by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) against the trade agreement.
Farmers protested in Chandigarh against the proposed India-US Free Trade Agreement.
Police stopped the march towards the BJP office, leading to a brief scuffle.
Some protesters were briefly detained, and tensions eased after discussions with BJP officials.
BJP promised to examine farmers' demands and review pending cases against protesters.
The protest was part of a nationwide campaign organized by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM).
- Who
- Farmers organized by Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM)
- What
- Protest against the proposed India-US Free Trade Agreement
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Chandigarh, India
- Why
- Farmers fear negative impacts of the FTA on agriculture and demand withdrawal of cases against protesters
Farmers' Concerns
Government Response
Protest Against FTA
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers oppose the India-US Free Trade Agreement, fearing negative impacts on agriculture.
Government Response
BJP acknowledges farmers' concerns and promises to examine their demands.
Police Intervention
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers allege police stopped their march and detained some protesters.
Government Response
Police erected barricades to prevent the march, citing security reasons.
Pending Cases
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers demand withdrawal of cases filed against protesters.
Government Response
BJP promises to review pending cases and facilitate discussions with authorities.
- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Date
- Wednesday
- Organizer
- Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM)
- Protest Target
- BJP office in Sector 33
- Key Demand
- Opposition to India-US Free Trade Agreement
- BJP Response
- Assured examination of demands and review of pending cases