Punjab Bandh Today Live Updates: 221 trains affected, roads blocked as farmers' protest intensify
The protest supports farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and seeks farmers' demands.
Punjab Bandh Today, PRTC Bus Strike, Farmers Protest Live Updates Latest News: Punjab observes a statewide bandh today, from 7 am to 4 pm, called by the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) (non-political). The protest supports farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over a month, demanding reforms, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Punjab Bandh Today, PRTC Bus Strike, Farmers Protest Live Updates Latest News:
3:37 PM | During today's Punjab Bandh, farmers staged protests on major national highways across the state, leading to extensive traffic congestion and long queues of vehicles. The resulting jams have left commuters increasingly frustrated.
3:14 PM | The Punjab Bandh had a significant impact in Jalandhar, with the city’s main markets remaining closed and public transportation coming to a halt. Both buses and trains were non-operational, leaving passengers stranded at bus stands and railway stations, waiting for the bandh to conclude so they could continue their journeys.
2:05 PM | Farmers staged a blockade near Zirakpur and Derabassi at the Chandigarh-Delhi national highway.
1:35 PM | Majority areas in Punjab witnessed a huge impact of Punjab Bandh as transportation, and railways were affected while shops were closed due to the same.
12:20 PM | Chandigarh remains unimpacted as no impact of the Punjab Bandh call was seen in Chandigarh. The rural areas of Punjab are the ones that are most affected.
12:07 PM | Ambala-Chandigarh expressway has been blocked at Dappar toll due to which the route has been diverted.
11:50 AM | Amid the Punjab Bandh, farmers are also serving Tea to the travellers stuck in the way.
11:38 AM | The main markets in all districts of Punjab have been closed. Blockades were installed at the Landra Chowk, Chuni, Banur, and Kharar in Mohali.
11:19 AM | Punjab Bandh's impact seen clearly in Sri Muktsar Sahib as shops have been closed in the district.
10:57 AM | After Punjab Bandh, the protests will further escalate further with a Kisan Mahapanchayat, scheduled for January 4, 2025, at the Khanauri protest site.
10: 08 AM | Airport road is completely blocked.
9:17 AM | Farmers in Mohali blocked roads as a part of Punjab Bandh!
8:45 AM | Follow the Live Updates related to Punjab Bandh:
8:35 AM | Pictures coming in from Mohali show the impact of Punjab Bandh today.
8:17 AM | Several areas in Punjab witnessed farmers garnering support from the people.
7:40 AM | ​What’s Open:
- Essential Services: Medical facilities remain operational, and weddings will proceed without disruption.
- Community Support: Langars are being organized at protest sites by local gurdwaras.
7:20 AM | What’s Closed:
- Transport: Public and private buses are off the roads, with road and rail blockades at over 200 locations.
- Mandis and Milk Supply: Fruit and vegetable markets are closed; milk vendors have suspended services.
- Education: Panjab University and GNDU have postponed exams.
- Local Markets: Many markets in areas like Sangrur, Rajpura, and Mansa are shut.
7:00 AM | Farmers kickoff 'Punjab Bandh'