Ludhiana, June 1 -- The Bharatiya Kisan Union (Lakhowal) on Sunday announced protests outside deputy commissioner (DC) offices across Punjab on Tuesday (June 2), demanding lower diesel prices and restoration of the state's representation in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).

State BKU (Lakhowal) president Harinder Singh Lakhowal said the protests would be held under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Punjab). He alleged that soaring fuel prices had significantly increased cultivation costs ahead of the paddy transplantation season, placing an additional burden on farmers and farm labourers.According to Lakhowal, diesel prices in Punjab have climbed to nearly Rs.98 per litre, while petrol prices have touched Rs.105 per litre. H...