Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Punjab Farmers Protest India-US Trade Deal
Farmers from various states in India are protesting against the proposed India-US trade deal.
They are concerned that cheaper agricultural imports will harm farmers, agricultural laborers, and the overall agricultural economy.
The farmers want the government to withdraw the trade pact to protect their interests.
Many farmer organizations and unions are participating in the protest, and they have gathered at Kishan Ghat in Delhi to make their voices heard.
The police have tightened security at the Shambhu border, and some protest leaders have been detained.
Farmers from multiple states are protesting against the India-US trade deal at Kishan Ghat in Delhi.
They fear cheaper agricultural imports will adversely affect farmers and the agricultural economy.
Over 550 farmer unions and social organizations are participating in the protest.
Police have detained some protest leaders and tightened security at the Shambhu border.
The farmers demand the withdrawal of the trade pact to safeguard their interests.
- Who
- Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha
- What
- Protest against the proposed India-US trade deal
- When
- Today
- Where
- Kishan Ghat, Delhi
- Why
- To safeguard the interests of farmers and the common people from the adverse effects of cheaper agricultural imports
Farmers' Concerns
Government's Position
Impact on Farmers
Farmers' Concerns
Cheaper agricultural imports will adversely affect farmers, agricultural laborers, and the agricultural economy.
Government's Position
The trade deal aims to boost economic growth and provide better market access.
Trade Deal Benefits
Farmers' Concerns
The trade deal will not benefit farmers and may lead to job losses in the agricultural sector.
Government's Position
The trade deal will create new opportunities and improve the overall economy.
- Location
- Kishan Ghat, Delhi
- Date
- Today
- Organizations Involved
- Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, BKU Ekta Sangharsh, Azaad Kisan Morcha
- States Involved
- Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha
- Number of Unions Participating
- 550
- Detained Leader
- Gurnam Singh Charuni