Punjab Farmers Protest Against Central Government Over Water Dispute and MSP Demands
Farmers from Punjab protest at Mohali-Chandigarh boundary against Centre Government
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On May 15, 2026, farmers in Mohali, Punjab, protested against the Indian government's handling of river water disputes and demanded legal guarantees for minimum support prices (MSP) for crops. The protest was met with police force, including tear gas and water cannons, as farmers accused the government of encroaching on Punjab's water rights.
- 01Farmers are demanding a legal guarantee on MSP for all crops, fruits, vegetables, and basmati rice based on the C2+50% formula.
- 02The protest was organized by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), highlighting ongoing tensions between farmers and the Central Government.
- 03The police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters at the Mohali-Chandigarh boundary.
- 04Farmer leader Prem Singh Bhangu called for the scrapping of specific sections of the Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966.
- 05Farmers plan to burn effigies of BJP leaders and the Governor across Punjab on May 16 as a form of protest against police repression.
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On May 15, 2026, farmers gathered at the Mohali-Chandigarh boundary in Punjab to protest against the BJP-led Central Government. Their demands included a resolution to the river water dispute and a legal guarantee for minimum support prices (MSP) for crops. The protest was organized by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), who accused the government of failing to address their concerns regarding water rights. As farmers attempted to march towards the Punjab Lok Bhawan (Governor’s House) in Chandigarh, police intervened using tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Protesters alleged that recent amendments to laws governing water management and safety encroach on Punjab's rights. Farmer leader Prem Singh Bhangu emphasized the need for the government to adhere to the riparian-basin principle for water distribution and called for the scrapping of certain sections of the Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966. He also demanded a special financial package for Punjab to aid in canal reconstruction and de-silting. In response to police actions, farmers plan to burn effigies of BJP leaders and the Governor across Punjab on May 16.
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The ongoing protests and demands for MSP guarantees could significantly affect local farmers' economic stability and agricultural practices in Punjab.
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