Farmers in Punjab have announced a statewide shutdown on Monday which is set to disrupt road and rail traffic between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm. The call for the bandh comes as part of an ongoing protest led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha.
In support of the farmers' bandh, bus services across Punjab will be halted for different periods on Monday. The Punjab Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) buses will not operate from 10 am to 2 pm, as announced by the PRTC Punbus Employee Union. Private bus operators have also pledged full support, suspending services statewide from 7 am to 4 pm.
The bandh will affect both road and rail traffic during these hours. Reports indicate that government and private institutions across Punjab will remain closed from 7 am to 4 pm. However, emergency services will continue to function to ensure essential operations are not disrupted.