Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Haryana Blocks Punjab Farmers' Delhi March Over US Trade Deal
Farmers from Punjab tried to march to Delhi to protest a proposed trade deal with the US.
They were stopped by Haryana authorities at the borders.
The farmers are worried that the deal could hurt their businesses by allowing more foreign farm products into India.
The government says no final deal has been made yet.
Some political parties support the farmers, while others think the protest is too early.
Punjab farmers were stopped by Haryana authorities at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points.
The protest is against the proposed India-US trade deal, which farmers fear could harm the agricultural sector.
Haryana Police strengthened barricades and deployed heavy security to prevent the march.
Farmer leaders are coordinating with other organizations to decide the next steps.
The BJP argues that the protest is premature as no final trade agreement has been concluded.
- Who
- Punjab farmers and various political parties
- What
- Protest against the proposed India-US trade deal
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Shambhu and Khanauri border points
- Why
- Farmers believe the trade deal could adversely affect the agricultural sector
Farmers and Supporting Parties
Government and BJP
Legitimacy of the Protest
Farmers and Supporting Parties
Farmers have a right to protest against a trade deal that could adversely affect their livelihoods.
Government and BJP
The protest is premature as no final trade agreement has been concluded or made public.
Impact of the Trade Deal
Farmers and Supporting Parties
The trade deal could expose Indian agriculture to increased foreign competition, affecting farmers' livelihoods.
Government and BJP
The details of the trade deal are not yet finalized, and opposing it prematurely could create unnecessary unrest.
- Location
- Shambhu and Khanauri border points
- Date
- Tuesday
- Protest Leaders
- Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) coordinator Sarwan Singh Pandher
- Government Response
- Haryana authorities sealed entry routes and deployed heavy security
- Protest Cause
- Proposed India-US trade deal
- BJP's Stance
- No final trade agreement has been concluded or made public
- AAP's Stance
- Backed the farmers’ right to protest and urged dialogue