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Punjab Workers Rally Against Land Policy, Demand Jobs

8/5/2025

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In Punjab, hundreds of rural workers rallied for over two hours outside Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat's residence, passionately demanding the repeal of the land pooling policy and secure jobs. Labour leaders condemned the Bhagwant Mann government for prioritizing corporate interests over workers' rights, highlighting a troubling trend of increased police repression against their protests.

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In Punjab, hundreds of rural workers rallied for over two hours outside Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat's residence, passionately demanding the repeal of the land pooling policy and secure jobs. Labour leaders condemned the Bhagwant Mann government for prioritizing corporate interests over workers' rights, highlighting a troubling trend of increased police repression against their protests.