Chandigarh, May 7 -- In a political volte-face that has sent shockwaves through Punjab's agrarian landscape, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government - once a vocal ally of the farmers' movement - has adopted an unprecedented hardline approach against the very constituency that helped propel it to power. From providing moral and logistical support during the 2020-21 protests against the now-repealed farm laws to now detaining farmer leaders, breaking up protest sites, and warning of strict action against future agitations, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's administration has undergone a transformation few anticipated.
This tectonic shift in political posture has not only stunned farmer unions but also ignited a fierce debate across politic...