The agitation against Himachal Pradesh’s entry tax on vehicles enters a crucial phase as Nihang Sikhs and Sangarsh Morcha members meet on June 15 to decide their next move after a 10-day ultimatum to the Punjab and Himachal Governments expires.The deadline, announced after a symbolic protest earlier this month, ends on June 15. Sources said the stir could be intensified at multiple points along the Punjab-Himachal border if the two governments fail to take concrete steps.The movement drew attention on June 3 when Nihang Sikhs imposed a symbolic “khalsa tax” on Himachal-registered vehicles on the Kiratpur Sahib-Manali highway. Protesters called it a countermeasure to the entry tax collected from Punjab residents entering Himachal. During the exercise, Himachal vehicle owners were asked to contribute voluntarily.Agitation leaders now hint the next phase may go beyond symbolic protests. According to sources, some Sangarsh Morcha members want direct protests targeting AAP leaders in Punjab, alleging the state government has failed to back the cause.Sangarsh Morcha leader Gaurav Rana confirmed a meeting is convened on June 15 to finalise strategy. “Some leaders propose targeting ruling party leaders for failing to support the people of the state. But the future course will be decided only after the June 15 meeting,” Rana said.Another key leader, Paramjit Singh Pamma, attacked the Punjab government for not standing with people affected by Himachal’s entry tax.Pamma said a Nangal Municipal Council resolution seeking reciprocal tax on Himachal-registered vehicles has been pending with the Directorate of Local Government for nearly a year. “The resolution was passed on June 9, 2025, but the Punjab government hasn’t approved it yet,” he said.He added that Local Government Department is under Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, who represents Anandpur Sahib — the epicentre of the agitation against Himachal’s tax.“The minister should clarify his stand. He must tell the people whether he stands with them on this issue or not,” Pamma said.Responding to the criticism, Bains said the matter is under government consideration and expressed hope it will be resolved through dialogue between the two states.AAP MLA from Rupnagar Dinesh Chadha defended himself, saying he has consistently raised the issue. “I have been raising my voice against Himachal’s entry tax and took it up in the Punjab Assembly. The issue is under consideration, and I hope a solution is found,” Chadha said.The entry tax remains a sensitive issue in Punjab’s border areas, especially the Anandpur Sahib-Nangal belt, where residents, traders, and transporters have repeatedly flagged the financial burden on those traveling to Himachal.