India, March 22 -- Farmer protests in Punjab have led to significant economic losses, toll blockades, and border shutdowns.

CHANDIGARH: Farmers' organisations in Punjab have frequently shut down toll plazas over high toll rates, resulting in significant revenue losses. To make matters worse, the Shambhu and Khanauri Borders were closed for 13 months, exacerbating Punjab's economic hardships due to unpaid farmer demands. These interruptions have severely impacted the financial health of the state, affecting trade and movement. Several videos on social media show different farmer unions extorting money and intervening in issues such as marital disputes, toll hikes, and family conflicts. Rs 1.25 lakh crore loss due to farmer protests The ex...