Punjab Bandh: Disruption and Solidarity
Punjab Bandh: The Indian Railways (IR) has cancelled 150 trains and rescheduled 13 other services amid the ongoing Punjab Bandh called by the protesting farmers’ Kisan Union on December 30. This significant protest reflects the farmers’ demands for a legal guarantee of a minimum support price (MSP) for their crops.
According to reports from PTI, train services across Punjab have been severely affected, with several trains either fully or partially cancelled. The North Western Railways has provided a detailed list of impacted train services, including:
Details of Impacted Trains
- Train No. 04576, Ludhiana Hisar Special train service cancelled on 30.12.24.
- Train number 14731, Delhi Bathinda train service cancelled on 30.12.24.
- Train No. 19223, Gandhinagar Capital Jammu Tawi railway service will only run till Bathinda.
- Train No. 19226, Jammu Tawi Bhagat Ki Kothi Express will operate only up to Firozpur.
- Train No. 14653, Hisar Amritsar Express will operate only till Beas.
- Train number 19028 Jammu Tawi Bandra Terminus Express will be rescheduled by 240 minutes.
A Day of Solidarity
The Punjab Bandh has resulted in a widespread shutdown of commercial establishments and major disruptions in both rail and road traffic. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher expressed, “All establishments are closed. Punjabis have shown their unity today and they are extending full support. We are seeing a successful bandh.”
This protest underscores the farmers’ ongoing struggle for better prices and rights, highlighting their determination and solidarity in the face of adversity. For those affected by the disruptions, it’s a reminder of the importance of supporting local businesses and staying informed about such events.
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(With inputs from PTI)
