Chandigarh, Sept. 10 -- Years back, even as the UT administration earmarked Sector 25 protest site for holding demonstrations and rallies, the rule is rarely observed. Most recent major protests in the city have occurred at more central locations, such as the Sector 34 Exhibition Ground or the Matka Chowk in Sector 16. Even the recent week-long farmers' protest was halted on the road leading into Chandigarh from Jagatpura Village in Mohali.

According to the protesters, the site is in state of poor condition with no amenities nearby. There are no shops for purchasing water and no public toilets.

Speaking on this, farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal who was also present for the week long protest held earlier this month said, "it was a poor...