Journalists and activists in Punjab are planning a protest in Chandigarh on January 4 following the Ludhiana police booking of 10 individuals, including YouTubers and an RTI activist. The individuals are accused of spreading misleading information regarding the Chief Minister's helicopter use during a foreign tour. The journalist fraternity, led by the Bathinda Press Club, alleges the government is attempting to suppress dissent and muzzle critical voices, drawing parallels to the Chief Minister's past questioning of similar issues when in opposition.