On February 16, India braces for a nationwide protest as workers and farmers have announced a sectoral industrial strike and Gramin Bharat Bandh. If reports are to go by, the protest will feature extensive chakka jams, or roadblocks, on major thoroughfares across the country, with a particular focus on Punjab where most state and national highways are expected to be closed for four hours.
While some argue for a complete rollback, cannabis advocates and entrepreneurs call for better enforcement of existing regulations and a more nuanced approach to address the challenges associated with widespread recreational use.