Punjab Farmers’ Protest Enters Day 2 at Chandigarh Border, Security Tightened

September 2, 2026

Mohali: The farmers’ protest at the Mohali-Chandigarh border entered its second day on Wednesday, with a growing number of farmers arriving with tractor-trolleys as part of a seven-day protest called by 32 farmer organisations under the Samyukta Kisan Morcha.

The increasing presence of protesters has prompted Chandigarh Police to strengthen security arrangements in the area. Traffic movement has also been affected, with police closing one side of the road between the ISER Institute and Jagatpura. Vehicles are currently being allowed to pass through the remaining side, leading to diversions and congestion.

Farmers Arrive in Large Numbers

Farmers began gathering at the Sector 48 border area on Tuesday following the call for a week-long protest. With more tractor-trolleys reaching the site, available parking space has become limited. Police have installed barricades to regulate the movement of tractors and prevent vehicles from entering certain stretches towards Sector 48.

Farmer leader Harinder Singh Lakhowal claimed that more than 20,000 farmers have already joined the protest. A meeting of farmer leaders was also held at a hotel in Phase 11, where they discussed the next course of action.

Traffic Disrupted Around Jagatpura

A large number of tractor-trolleys have been parked along the road between Phase 11 and Jagatpura, affecting traffic between Mohali and Chandigarh. Police have deployed additional personnel and introduced traffic restrictions to manage the situation.

Major Farmer Leaders to Address Protesters

Several prominent farmer leaders are expected to address the gathering during the seven-day protest. Those participating include Balbir Singh Rajewal, Harwinder Singh Randhawa, Buta Singh Burjgil, Harmeet Singh Kadian, Resham Singh and Paramjit Singh, among others.

Other leaders, including Rajinder Singh Ghuman, Kulwant Singh Rajewal and Harinder Singh Lakhowal, are also taking part in the protest.

Farmers Press Government on Key Demands

Farmer organisations have said they want clear responses from the government on their pending demands. Key issues raised during the protest include opposition to the India-US agricultural agreement, water-related concerns, demands linked to new laws and a ₹500 per quintal payment demand.

The farmer groups have said the seven-day protest will continue as planned and will be used to put pressure on the government to address their demands.