Haryana police close Shambu border ahead of farmers’ motorcycle rally
Haryana police have closed the Shambu border in anticipation of a motorcycle rally organized by the 'Desh Bachao Morcha'. The protest aims to oppose a proposed India-U.S. trade deal, which farmers fear will negatively impact various sectors of society.
Why it matters
The protests highlight growing agricultural unrest and public opposition to international trade agreements that could alter domestic market conditions.
In anticipation of the farmers movement from Punjab, Haryana Police has closed Shambu border on Tuesday (July 21, 2026). Farmers under the banner of the ‘Desh Bachao Morcha’ are expected to hold a motorcycle rally in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh to demonstrate against the proposed India-U.S. trade deal , which they said would adversely impact not just farmers but all sections of society.
A traffic advisory has been issued with alternative routes.
A rally was held on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) for the same campaign. In Punjab, the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), the Azad Kisan Morcha, the Bharatiya Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Organisation, and the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) (Boka Singh Mansa) participated in motorcycle rallies across the State.
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