Farmer groups, including SKM and AIKS, have opposed the India-US interim trade deal, warning that it could harm Indian agriculture. They announced nationwide protests, accused the government of favouring US corporations, and pledged support to a February 12 general strike.

Two senior IAS officers Jaspreet Singh and Kamal Kishor Yadav have been suspended by Punjab government with immediate effect, as per provisions of Rule 3(1) of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969.