Entire Punjab Stands Resolutely with Farmers, Kang Calls for Constructive Approach to Resolve Issues

Chandigarh, March 19, 2025: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malvinder Singh Kang has called for a collaborative and constructive approach to resolve the ongoing issues faced by farmers. He highlighted that Punjab's borders have been blocked for over a year, leading to significant economic losses, reduced investments, and a decline in tourism.

Speaking on the matter, MP Malvinder Singh Kang said, “Every Punjabi has always stood firmly with the farmers. Whether it was the black farm laws or any other challenge, the people of Punjab—urban and rural, youth, farmers, laborers, and businessmen—have supported the farmers’ movements wholeheartedly. The repeal of the black farm laws was a victory achieved through unity and resilience.”

Kang pointed out the adverse effects of the prolonged border closures on Punjab. “The closure of Punjab’s borders, particularly at Shambhu, has not only created economic hardships but also affected religious tourism. The number of devotees visiting sacred places like Darbar Sahib has declined. Furthermore, the biggest challenge is the lack of investment, which is directly tied to industrial growth and employment generation. This is a pressing issue as unemployment is one of the root causes of drug abuse in Punjab.”

He urged the farming community to adopt a strategic approach to their struggle. “Honorable Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has also emphasized that most of the farmers' demands are related to the central government. We need to take this fight to Delhi rather than causing further economic damage to Punjab by blocking our own borders. Punjab’s economy, investments, and tourism are suffering due to these blockades.”

MP Kang further elaborated, “The solution to unemployment lies in bringing maximum investment and industrial growth to Punjab. By blocking borders, we are inadvertently halting potential investments and causing economic harm to our state. The people of Punjab have always stood with the farmers, and we continue to do so. However, we must ensure that our strategies do not harm Punjab’s growth and prosperity.”

Reiterating his support for the farmers, Kang concluded, “We urge our farmer brothers to reconsider their approach and shift their fight to the central government. Let us unite for the betterment of Punjab without causing harm to our state’s economy or its people.”