Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Punjab Farmers Protest: Land Rights and Leader Release Demanded
Farmers and farmworkers in Punjab, India, gathered to protest.
They were upset that some of their leaders were arrested and haven't been released.
These protesters want the government to give land to those who don't have any.
They are against a policy about land and want it changed.
The protesters feel the government is using the police to stop them from protesting and are standing up against these actions.
Farmers and farm workers held a massive protest in Sangrur, Punjab.
Protesters demanded the release of 16 detained union leaders.
The protest was organized by a coalition of organizations, including the ZPSC.
The protesters oppose the land pooling policy and demand its repeal.
The rally also addressed land reform and condemned the state's actions.
- Who
- Farmers, farm laborers, and members of various farmer unions.
- What
- A mega protest demanding land rights and the release of arrested leaders.
- When
- Friday.
- Where
- Sangrur, Punjab, India.
- Why
- To demand the release of detained leaders and advocate for land rights.
Protesters' Stance
Government's Stance
Demands
Protesters' Stance
Demand release of arrested leaders and land redistribution.
Government's Stance
State's position on protest.
Land Policy
Protesters' Stance
Oppose land pooling policy, want surplus land redistributed.
Government's Stance
Government supports corporate and landlord agenda.
- Location
- Sangrur, Punjab, India
- Organizers
- ZPSC, Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union, Pendu Mazdoor Union, and others
- Key Demand
- Release of 16 detained union leaders
- Protest Focus
- Land rights, opposition to land pooling policy
- Incident Date
- May 20