Jagjit Singh Dallewal: The farmer leader revitalising Kisan Andolan 2.0
India TodayJagjit Singh Dallewal, 70, has emerged as the face of Kisan Andolan 2.0. Born in Faridkot’s Dallewal village, Jagjit Singh Dallewal is a seasoned farmer activist owning 17 acres of agricultural land. DALLEWAL'S ANSHAN BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO ANDOLAN Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast-unto-death has become the rallying point for the Kisan Andolan, giving it a much-needed boost and bringing farmers’ issues back into the limelight. Prominent leaders, including Congress MP Partap Bajwa, Punjab Congress Chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, MLA Pargat Singh, SAD leader Balwinder Singh Bhundar, Haryana Congress MP Deepender Hooda, Jai Parkash, AAP MP Malwinder Kang, environmentalist Balbir Seechewal, and former minister Chetan Singh Jaura Majra, have all met Dallewal. Congress MLA Pargat Singh, who had gone to Khanauri border to meet Dallewal, said, “The demands of the farmers are very important, and it is time that the government reacts to this quickly as the health of the stalwart farmer leader is of high importance.” Published By: Sahil Sinha Published On: Dec 20, 2024
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