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Traffic on Chandigarh’s Jan Marg to be restricted tomorrow in view of Samyukt Kisan Morcha march

Chandigarh is bracing for a massive gathering of farmer groups entering the city from Punjab, Haryana, and nearby regions, as the SKM is marking five years since the farmers’ agitation against the now-repealed farm laws.

2 min readNov 25, 2025 05:20 PM IST

Police have advised commuters to expect delays and follow real-time traffic updates.

Chandigarh will witness major traffic curbs as thousands of farmers converge for the SKM anniversary march. (Representative Photo)

Traffic movement on Chandigarh’s Jan Marg will be restricted on Wednesday from Kajheri Chowk (Sector 42/43–52/53) to Sector 42/43 Small Chowk, extending up to Attawa Chowk (Sector 35/36/42/43), according to an advisory issued by the police ahead of a farmers’ march organised to mark five years since the agitation against the now-repealed farm laws.

Chandigarh is bracing for a massive gathering of farmer groups entering the city from Punjab, Haryana, and nearby regions. Contingents from over 30 farmer organisations part of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) will make their way into the city, potentially affecting traffic flow throughout the tricity.

With more than 10,000 farmers expected to converge on Chandigarh for the SKM’s fifth anniversary mobilisation, road users have been cautioned to expect diversions and delays across major arterial roads.

In addition to the Jan Marg restrictions, traffic on the V-4 road in Sector 43—from Sector 43/44 Light Point to Judicial Academy Light Point, up to Sector 42/43 Small Chowk—will also be diverted, the advisory said.

Sumer Partap Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic, advised the public to use alternative routes and follow real-time updates on the social media handles of the police—@trafficchd on X, @trafficchd on Instagram, and @ChandigarhTrafficPolice on Facebook.

“We appeal to the general public to cooperate with the police, and any inconvenience caused on account of these restrictions/diversions is deeply regretted,” read the advisory.

To facilitate the march and maintain order, the Sector 43 Dussehra Ground has been designated as the official demonstration site. The city police will deploy nearly 3,000 personnel across sensitive points, borders, and internal routes to manage both traffic and law and order, using barricading, mobile patrol units, drone surveillance, and route-monitoring teams.

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The administration is maintaining heightened alertness, particularly in the wake of the November 10 disruption, when a rally linked to the Panjab University senate polls threw traffic into chaos. With university gates shut and protesters breaking locks to enter the campus, major roads remained gridlocked for hours. A criminal case was later registered over violence and property damage.

Areas around Sector 43, Panjab University and key junctions are expected to experience the heaviest impact on Wednesday, especially with groups entering from the Mohali side.

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu is a Senior Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Chandigarh. He is a veteran reporter with over a decade of experience, specializing in legal, crime, and environmental reporting across the tri-city area (Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula). Professional Background Core Beat: He primarily covers the Punjab and Haryana High Court, District Courts, CBI Courts, and Consumer Commissions. His legal reporting is known for breaking down complex judgments and tracking long-standing criminal cases. Environmental Reporting: Jagpreet has become a key voice in reporting on the deteriorating air quality and weather patterns in the Punjab-Haryana region. Crime & Technology: He frequently reports on cybercrime, digital arrest scams, and the intersection of technology and law enforcement, such as the development of citizen-centric policing apps. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His late 2025 coverage has focused on significant judicial verdicts, major financial scams, and public health concerns: 1. Legal & CBI Court Verdicts "12 years on, CBI court acquits Haryana judge, parents in wife’s death case" (Dec 17, 2025): Detailed coverage of the acquittal of a judicial officer in a high-profile dowry death case from 2013. "‘Wicked & evil mind’: Court gives man 30-year term for kidnapping, sexually assaulting 8-year-old" (Dec 16, 2025): A report on a stern judgment from a Chandigarh district court in a POCSO case. "Man acquitted in rape case after victim found ‘very happy’ in wedding reception" (Dec 9, 2025): Covering a unique legal observation regarding consensual relationships and age verification. 2. Investigative & Scams "CBI registers FIR in Rs 1.14-cr Patient Welfare Grant scam at PGIMER" (Dec 19, 2025): An exposé on how funds meant for poor patients were siphoned off through forged documents and a photocopy shop inside the PGIMER campus. "Month-long torture, Rs 85 lakh transfers: How ‘Innocence Certificate’ led to a ‘digital arrest’ of an elderly couple" (Dec 12, 2025): Detailing a sophisticated cyber fraud targeting senior citizens in Chandigarh. 3. Environment & Public Safety "Panchkula air turns ‘very poor’, fourth worst in country" (Dec 22, 2025): Reporting on the sudden spike in pollution levels in Panchkula compared to neighbouring cities. "Soon, you can snap that overspeeding car, and report to Chandigarh Police" (Dec 16, 2025): Breaking news on a new mobile application being developed to allow citizens to report traffic violations via geo-tagged photos. 4. Gangster Culture & Crime "City Beautiful in the crosshairs of gangsters" (Dec 14, 2025): A feature analysis of how Chandigarh has increasingly become a staging ground for extortion and rivalries between gangster modules. "Shooters wanted for Parry murder held by Delhi Police Special Cell" (Dec 18, 2025): Following the developments in a high-profile murder case in Chandigarh’s Sector 26. Signature Style Jagpreet is recognized for his tenacious follow-up on cold cases and his ability to report on courtroom drama with a focus on victim rights. His work often highlights administrative lapses, whether in the handling of patient welfare funds or the enforcement of environmental standards. ... Read More

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