Aap Stands Firmly With Farmers, But Highway Closures Are Hurting Punjab’s Economy: Harpal Singh Cheema

Mar19,2025 | Jagrati Lahar Bureau | Chandigarh

Industries Must Thrive to Provide Jobs and Fight Drug Addiction: Harpal Singh Cheema

Farmers’ Demands are with the Centre; Their Struggle Shouldn’t Harm Punjab’s Economy: Minister Cheema

Chandigarh, March 19

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema reiterated the party’s unwavering support for farmers while urging them to avoid actions that harm Punjab’s trade and industrial sectors. Addressing the disruptions caused by highway closures, Cheema emphasized that the ongoing struggle against the central government’s policies must not come at the cost of Punjab’s economic lifelines.

“During the protest against the three black farm laws imposed by the BJP-led central government, AAP stood firmly with the farmers. Punjab's people and our government supported the farmers wholeheartedly during that time. Today, the farmers’ demands are still directed at the central government, and their fight must continue at that level. Blocking Punjab's borders like Shambhu and Khanauri is causing severe damage to the state’s economy and trade,” said Cheema.

He stressed that Punjab is currently waging a critical battle against drugs, and providing employment opportunities to the youth is essential for winning this fight. “If industries are stalled and trade is disrupted, how will we create jobs for our youth? Without employment, we cannot pull them out of the clutches of drugs. Trade and industries are the backbone of Punjab, and the ongoing highway closures are severely impacting both,” Cheema added.

Cheema assured that the Punjab government remains committed to supporting farmers in their legitimate demands and emphasized that AAP ministers are actively working to present farmers' concerns before the central government. “We urge farmer leaders to focus their struggle against the central government while allowing Punjab to progress. We stand with the farmers today, as we always have, and will continue to fight alongside them,” he stated.

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