“Will burn Governor’s and BJP effigies across Punjab tomorrow,” announce farmers’ unions
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, May 15, 2026: Samyukta Kisan Morcha Punjab unit on Friday intensified its agitation by announcing statewide protests and effigy burnings of the Punjab Governor and the Bharatiya Janata Party tomorrow i.e May 16.
The announcement was made as hundreds of farmers participated in the march, raising slogans against the Centre and demanding action on issues related to agriculture and Punjab’s economy.
Farmer leaders alleged that policies of the Central Government were placing an increasing “burden” on Punjab and its farming community. They said protests would now be expanded across the state through symbolic demonstrations, including the burning of effigies.