​Farm fire: On the fast by Jagjit Singh Dallewal, farmers’ demands
2 months, 2 weeks ago

​Farm fire: On the fast by Jagjit Singh Dallewal, farmers’ demands

The Hindu  

The sit-in protest that began almost a year ago by a group of farmers owing allegiance to the Samyukt Kisan Morcha at the Punjab-Haryana border has taken a new turn with their leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal refusing to end his indefinite fast, that started on November 26. The farmers’ outfits have told the Court that their leader would accept medical help only if the Union Government held a discussion with them on their demands such as implementing a legalised Minimum Support Price as per the formula of the National Commission on Farmers, a debt waiver for all farmers and the withdrawal of all cases against farmers for protesting against the three farm laws, which were repealed in 2021. Major farmers’ organisations in the State, including the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, Bharatiya Kisan Union and the All India Kisan Sabha, have urged the Centre and State governments to address the demands so that Mr. Dallewal ends his fast. Sane voices among the farmers have been maintaining that Mr. Dallewal should join the joint protests rather than adopting his fast unto death protest.

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Next round of talks between Centre, protesting farmers on March 19: Punjab Government informs Supreme Court
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Next round of talks between Centre, protesting farmers on March 19: Punjab Government informs Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Punjab Government informed the Supreme Court of India on Friday that representatives of the Union Government and farmers’ leaders have met twice to discuss issues, including the guaranteed Minimum Support Price for crops, and would meet again on March 19, 2025. The platform for the meetings are being facilitated by an apex court-appointed committee led by former Punjab and …

Meeting between protesting farmers, central team in Chandigarh
1 month ago

Meeting between protesting farmers, central team in Chandigarh

Deccan Chronicle  

A fresh round of talks between protesting farmers and the Centre will be held here on Saturday evening centred around the legal guarantee of minimum support price on crops, among other demands.The meeting between the central team and farmer leaders will take place at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Public Administration in Chandigarh at 6 pm.In the last meeting held …

Farmers' Protest | 'Positive Developments' : Supreme Court On Dallewal Accepting Medical Aid & Farmers Agreeing For Talks With Union
2 months ago

Farmers' Protest | 'Positive Developments' : Supreme Court On Dallewal Accepting Medical Aid & Farmers Agreeing For Talks With Union

Live Law  

Taking note of the fact that Punjab farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has agreed to take medical aid and that the protesting farmers have agreed to hold talks with the Union Government, the Supreme Court on Wednesday kept in abeyance the contempt proceedings initiated against Punjab Government officials over not shifting Dallewal to hospital. A bench of Justices Surya Kant, …

121 farmers end fast-unto-death at Khanauri border as Jagjit Singh Dallewal takes medical aid
2 months ago

121 farmers end fast-unto-death at Khanauri border as Jagjit Singh Dallewal takes medical aid

Live Mint  

A group of 121 farmers ended their fast-unto-death on Sunday after Jagjit Singh Dallewal agreed to take medical aid. Farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal had agreed to take medical aid on Saturday after a meeting with high level government delegates. A high-level Central delegation, led by Union Agriculture Ministry Joint Secretary Priya Ranjan, met farmer leader Dallewal and representatives of …

121 farmers end fast-unto-death after Dallewal take medical aid
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2 months ago

121 farmers end fast-unto-death after Dallewal take medical aid

The Hindu  

A group of 121 farmers, who sat on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri protest site in solidarity with farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, ended their indefinite strike on Sunday after he took medical aid. Mr. Dallewal, who has refused any aid since he sat on a fast-unto-death on November 26, agreed on Saturday to take medical aid following the Centre's …

121 farmers end their fast-unto-death at Khanauri border as Dallewal takes medical aid
2 months ago

121 farmers end their fast-unto-death at Khanauri border as Dallewal takes medical aid

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: A group of 121 farmers, who sat on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri protest site in solidarity with farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, ended their indefinite hunger strike today after he took medical aid. Meanwhile, Samyukt Kisan Morcha the umbrella body of the farmers union that spearheaded the 2020-21 farmers' protest has decided to send out a memorandum to …

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on hunger strike since Nov 26, agrees to take medical aid
2 months ago

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on hunger strike since Nov 26, agrees to take medical aid

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since November 26, agreed to accept medical aid on Sunday, PTI reported quoting farmer leader Sukhjit Singh Hardojhande. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024. Sukhjit Singh Hardojhande, a fellow farmer leader, confirmed the decision to allow medical aid, explaining …

Govt Proposes Talks With Farmers On Feb 14, Farmer Leaders Urge Dallewal To Take Medical Aid On 54th Day Of Fast
2 months ago

Govt Proposes Talks With Farmers On Feb 14, Farmer Leaders Urge Dallewal To Take Medical Aid On 54th Day Of Fast

ABP News  

The Union government has proposed a meeting with protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, according to a senior Union government official on Saturday. In response, farmer leaders appealed to Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a fasting farmer leader whose fast-unto-death entered its 54th day on Saturday, to take medical aid so he could participate in the proposed …

Central govt proposes meeting with protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh
2 months ago

Central govt proposes meeting with protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh

India TV News  

In a major development amid ongoing farmers' protest, the Centre has proposed a meeting with the peasants on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, a senior official of the Union government said on Saturday. According to the information, a delegation of Central government officials led by joint secretary rank officer Priya Ranjan met Dallewal at Khanauri and held …

Punjab govt misleading SC on Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health, say farmers
2 months ago

Punjab govt misleading SC on Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health, say farmers

Hindustan Times  

Protesting farmers on Thursday accused the Punjab government of misleading the Supreme Court on the health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death since November 26 last. Accusing the government of selectively presenting some biomarkers to the SC, the farmer leaders, while addressing a press conference at the Khanauri border, said the Punjab government should …

Deadlock continues as 111 farmers sit on fast-unto-death in solidarity with Dallewal
2 months ago

Deadlock continues as 111 farmers sit on fast-unto-death in solidarity with Dallewal

The Hindu  

A group of 111 farmers on Wednesday began an indefinite fast to support their demands at Punjab’s Khanauri, even as farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast unto death entered its 51st day. Mr. Dallewal, who is the convener of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, has been on an indefinite hunger strike for their demands at the Khanauri protest site since November …

'Submit Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health reports for AIIMS board opinion': Supreme Court to Punjab govt
2 months, 1 week ago

'Submit Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health reports for AIIMS board opinion': Supreme Court to Punjab govt

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought health reports of fasting farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal from the Punjab government to get an opinion from the AIIMS medical board. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on an indefinite hunger strike from November 26, 2024. The court asked the Punjab government chief secretary to submit Dallewal's test reports during the court …

111 farmers join Jagjit Dallewal in fast-unto-death at Punjab-Haryana border
2 months, 1 week ago

111 farmers join Jagjit Dallewal in fast-unto-death at Punjab-Haryana border

India Today  

A total of 111 farmers on Wednesday joined farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, in a fast-unto-death to push for their demands. So, we decided that 111 farmers would come in support of Dallewal. Yes, we are sitting in Haryana territory peacefully, and it is up to the Haryana government how they want to react, but our struggle will continue," Sukhjit …

111 farmers to begin fast-unto-death from today
2 months, 1 week ago

111 farmers to begin fast-unto-death from today

Hindustan Times  

Further intensifying their stir against the Centre in support of their various demands, protesting Punjab farmers have said a ‘jatha’ of 111 farmers wearing black clothes will start their fast-unto-death from Wednesday. Farmer leaders lashed out at the Centre for not paying heed to farmers’ demands including a legal guarantee to minimum support price for crops. READ | Farmers’ ‘unity’ …

Punjab farmers to begin fast-unto-death from January 15
2 months, 1 week ago

Punjab farmers to begin fast-unto-death from January 15

The Hindu  

Further intensifying their stir against the Centre in support of their various demands, protesting Punjab farmers have said a 'jatha' of 111 farmers wearing black clothes will start their fast-unto-death from Wednesday. Mr. Dallewal, who is the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, has been on an indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri border point between Punjab and Haryana since …

Dallewal's Fast Completes 50 Days: Why Hasn't Modi Govt Responded? 3 Reasons
2 months, 1 week ago

Dallewal's Fast Completes 50 Days: Why Hasn't Modi Govt Responded? 3 Reasons

The Quint  

Farm union leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's hunger strike entered its 50th day on Tuesday, 14 January. Hailing from Punjab's Faridkot district, Dallewal is the convenor of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and has been on hunger strike since 26 November 2024 demanding a legal guarantee to minimum support prices for crops. This is unlike its approach during the 2020-21 farmers' protest during …

Farmers to hold protest on Lohri in Punjab, burn copies of new farm market policy draft
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmers to hold protest on Lohri in Punjab, burn copies of new farm market policy draft

India TV News  

Farmers in Punjab are gearing up to hold a protest on the occasion of Lohri on Monday by burning copies of the draft of the new farm market policy. His prolonged fast shows the deep dissatisfaction and determination among the farmers to resist the implementation of the draft policy, as per farmer leaders. 70-year-old Dallewal has also written to several …

Farmers’ Protest | Jagjit Dallewal’s Fast-Unto-Death and Protesters’ Suicides Unite Farmers
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ Protest | Jagjit Dallewal’s Fast-Unto-Death and Protesters’ Suicides Unite Farmers

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 11, 2025 15:12 IST - 9 MINS READ Farmers agitating on the border of Punjab and Haryana at Khanauri and Shambhu for a legally guaranteed minimum support price for all crops have once again become a talking point. Unlike the farmers’ agitation of 2020-21, which was led by more than 500 farmer and peasant fronts across the …

Dallewal hunger strike: Meet Modi instead of Akal Takht Jathedar if you want me to end fast says Dallewal to Punjab BJP
2 months, 1 week ago

Dallewal hunger strike: Meet Modi instead of Akal Takht Jathedar if you want me to end fast says Dallewal to Punjab BJP

The Hindu  

Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal targeted the BJP for seeking the Akal Takht's intervention for ending his fast-unto-death, and said they should instead approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi and press him to accept farmers' demands if they want him to call off the strike, which entered day 46 on Friday. A BJP delegation, comprising Sukhminder Pal Singh Grewal and …

Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal on BJP seeking Akal Takht's help to end his fast: ‘Approach Modi’
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal on BJP seeking Akal Takht's help to end his fast: ‘Approach Modi’

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leader Jagjit Sigh Dallewal on Friday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party for seeking the Akal Takht's intervention to end his fast-unto-death, which entered the 46th day. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal rests during his hunger strike, at the Khanauri Border in Sangrur district. A BJP delegation, comprising Sukhminder Pal Singh Grewal and Sarchand Singh, appealed to Akal …

Indian farmer, 68, refuses hospital care as hunger strike hits 44 days
2 months, 1 week ago

Indian farmer, 68, refuses hospital care as hunger strike hits 44 days

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Doctors have requested shifting him to hospital but he …

Farmers announce nationwide tractor march on January 26
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers announce nationwide tractor march on January 26

Hindustan Times  

Protesting farmer unions on Tuesday announced a nationwide tractor march scheduled for January 26. This comes amid the ongoing hunger strike by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death since November 26 at the Khanauri border. The condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal continued to deteriorate further on Tuesday when his blood pressure dropped to …

AIPF appeals to people to stand by Dallewal who is on a hunger protest
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AIPF appeals to people to stand by Dallewal who is on a hunger protest

The Hindu  

Expressing concern over the deteriorating health of farmers leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who has been on a fast for the last 42 days, All India Peoples Front has appealed to people to stand by the agitating leader and save his life. AIPF has also expressed deep anguish over President Draupadi Murmu’s rejection to meet a Samyukta Kisan Morcha delegation which …

The Hindu Morning Digest, January 6, 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, January 6, 2024

The Hindu  

With PM Modi expected to visit Paris in February, deals to buy Rafale fighter jets, Scorpene subs for Navy reach final stage Two large defence deals in the pipeline between India and France are being finalised, amid expectations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Paris in February for the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit to be hosted by French President …

‘My life is not important’: Farmer leader Dallewal at ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘My life is not important’: Farmer leader Dallewal at ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 40th day on Saturday, said he is more worried about the lives of Indian farmers than his own life. Already over 7 lakh farmers have committed suicide owing to the distress in the farming sector,” said Dallewal while addressing a mahapanchayat at the Khanauri border site. Besides a legally …

Dallewal appeals to farmers to reach Khanauri on January 4 for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallewal appeals to farmers to reach Khanauri on January 4 for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat'

The Hindu  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike for 39 days, has appealed to farmers to reach the Khanauri protest site at the Punjab-Haryana border in large numbers on Saturday to strengthen the fight seeking a legal guarantee on the minimum support price for crops. Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar told reporters at Khanauri that Dallewal will …

Dallewal fast: Demands of farmers pertain to Centre, State has no role, says Punjab CM
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallewal fast: Demands of farmers pertain to Centre, State has no role, says Punjab CM

The Hindu  

As farmers continue their protest at the inter-State border of Punjab and Haryana, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the demands of the farmers pertains to the Union government and the State has no role to play. Mr. Mann said farmer’s agitation has been going on at Shambhu and Khanauri borders for the last few months but the …

Depends on Centre how long our dharna will continue, says farmer leader
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Depends on Centre how long our dharna will continue, says farmer leader

The Hindu  

Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar Thursday said it is in the hands of the Centre on how long their protest will continue as he asserted that there should be no hitch in accepting their demands as a parliamentary panel has recommended legal guarantee to MSP. With farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewa's indefinite hunger strike entering its 38th day, Mr. Kohar said …

Supreme Court slams Punjab officials and farmer leaders for misleading claims on Dallewal's fast
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court slams Punjab officials and farmer leaders for misleading claims on Dallewal's fast

Op India  

On 2nd January, the Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval regarding what it deemed a “deliberate attempt” to suggest that the apex Court wished for Jagjit Singh Dallewal, the farmers’ leader who has been on a hunger strike since 26th November 2024, to end his fast by accepting medical assistance. The Supreme Court bench added, “Once Mr Dallewal’s health is adequately …

Dallewal fast: SC blames Punjab officials, some farmer leaders for false impression on breaking fast
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallewal fast: SC blames Punjab officials, some farmer leaders for false impression on breaking fast

The Hindu  

Supreme Court judge, Justice Surya Kant, made it clear on Thursday that efforts to hospitalise farmers’ leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal is not a ruse to derail his hunger strike. Justice Kant accused the Punjab government, its officers, and even farmer leaders of insinuating in the media that efforts were on to break Mr. Dallewal’s fast by “evacuating” him from the …

We didn't order to break farmer leader's fast: Why Supreme Court rapped Punjab
2 months, 2 weeks ago

We didn't order to break farmer leader's fast: Why Supreme Court rapped Punjab

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Punjab government for not making enough efforts to shift farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since November 26, to a hospital and creating a false "perception" that the court is trying to get Dallewal to break his indefinite fast. Visibly angry with the Punjab government, …

Farmers Protest: SC clarifies its order for Dallewal's hospitalisation was not to break his fast
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers Protest: SC clarifies its order for Dallewal's hospitalisation was not to break his fast

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday clarified that its orders to provide medical aid and hospitalisation to farmers’ leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal was not to break his fast but for the well being of his health. It is said there appears to be a deliberate attempt in the media by Punjab government officers to give an impression that the court is …

Farmers protest: SC clarifies its order for Dallewal's hospitalisation was not to break his fast
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers protest: SC clarifies its order for Dallewal's hospitalisation was not to break his fast

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday clarified that its earlier orders directing the Punjab government for hospitalising the farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, 70, who is on a fast-unto-death since November 26, was not at all to break his fast but to ensure his well being. Slamming the Punjab government and its officials, a two-judge bench of the apex …

Dallewal hunger strike: Will accept Supreme Court’s decision, says Centre
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallewal hunger strike: Will accept Supreme Court’s decision, says Centre

The Hindu  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said In New Delhi on Wednesday that the Centre will abide by the Supreme Court’s directions on the indefinite hunger strike observed by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. However, farmer and farm labourer groups that have been camping on the inter-State boundary of Punjab and Haryana since February 13, 2024 declared they would not …

Supreme Court to hear plea on fasting farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal's hospitalisation tomorrow
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court to hear plea on fasting farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal's hospitalisation tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday will hear a plea seeking contempt action against the Punjab government for allegedly not complying with directions to hospitalise farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast for more than a month. According to the PTI report, the top court took note of the plea moved by the Punjab government seeking …

Farmers propose talks with Centre for Dallewal to end fast even as Supreme Court, Punjab watch on
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers propose talks with Centre for Dallewal to end fast even as Supreme Court, Punjab watch on

The Hindu  

The Punjab government informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday that protesting farmers had written to the Centre, saying their leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for 35 days, would seek medical help only if the Centre invited them for talks. He said Punjab had decided to hold its hand after the farmers’ letter to the …

Farmers Say Dallewal Would Take Medical Aid If Centre Is Ready For Talks : Punjab AG Informs Supreme Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers Say Dallewal Would Take Medical Aid If Centre Is Ready For Talks : Punjab AG Informs Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today granted more time to the Punjab Government to comply with the directions on giving medical aid to farmers' protest leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike.A vacation bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia posted the contempt petition filed against the Punjab Chief Secretary and DGP to January 2, 2024, for. …

Supreme Court to examine Punjab govt's measures to treat ailing farmer leader Dallewal today
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court to examine Punjab govt's measures to treat ailing farmer leader Dallewal today

Hindustan Times  

As farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's indefinite hunger strike entered its 36th day, the Supreme Court is set to review the Punjab government's actions to ensure his treatment on Tuesday, December 31. On December 29, a team of Punjab government officials tried to convince the ailing septuagenarian to accept medical help, but he refused, fearing forceful removal from the protest …

Dallewal will take medical aid if Centre speaks to farmers: Punjab to Supreme Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dallewal will take medical aid if Centre speaks to farmers: Punjab to Supreme Court

India Today  

The Punjab government on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court of a proposal that farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast since November 26, would accept medical aid if the Centre spoke to the protesting farmers. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Sudhanshu Dhulia was hearing a contempt plea against the Punjab Chief Secretary and …

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends

Hindustan Times  

A day before the Supreme Court’s deadline to shift him to a hospital, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Monday doubled down on his protest, calling for reinforcements at the Khanauri border while refusing medical attention on the 35th day of his fast-unto-death. I urge everyone who participated in the Punjab Bandh, along with the people of Haryana, to come …

Punjab: Farm unions huddle as SC deadline on Dallewal ends
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab: Farm unions huddle as SC deadline on Dallewal ends

Hindustan Times  

A day before the Supreme Court’s deadline to shift Jagjit Singh Dallewal to a hospital, the farmer leader doubled down on his protest, calling for reinforcements at the Khanauri border while refusing medical attention on the 35th day of his fast-unto-death. On Monday, former additional director general of police Jaskaran Singh, who has been holding parleys with farmers, again met …

Punjab bandh farmers protest: Commuter traffic crippled; rail, bus service suspended
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab bandh farmers protest: Commuter traffic crippled; rail, bus service suspended

The Hindu  

Protesting farmers claimed that the Punjab bandh called by them on Monday was a massive success and people across the State supported it. Bhartiya Kisan Union president and a leader of SKM Baldev Singh Sirsa, who has been on protest with Mr. Dallewal, said the solidarity for Mr. Dallewal was the reason behind the success of the bandh. “Drivers of …

‘Up to Centre to decide on using force to evict fasting Dallewal': Farmer leader
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Up to Centre to decide on using force to evict fasting Dallewal': Farmer leader

Hindustan Times  

Protesting farmer leaders at the Khanauri border said on Sunday that it is up to the Centre to decide whether to use force to evict their leader, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose health has been deteriorating due to his indefinite hunger strike. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal rests during his hunger strike, at the Khanauri Border in Sangrur district. “We want …

Farmers call meet on Jan. 4; no pressure to fast, says Dallewal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers call meet on Jan. 4; no pressure to fast, says Dallewal

The Hindu  

Farmers, on a warpath against the Centre, on Saturday called for a ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ at the Khanauri protest site on January 4. The move comes amid the Supreme Court coming down heavily on the Punjab government for not shifting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been fasting for over a month, to a hospital. On Saturday, while it admonished …

Farmers call for ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ on Jan 4; no pressure to be on fast, says Dallewal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers call for ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ on Jan 4; no pressure to be on fast, says Dallewal

Hindustan Times  

Farmers on Saturday called for a “Kisan Mahapanchayat” at the Khanauri protest site on January 4 where farmers from all over the country will participate. In the backdrop of the Supreme Court coming down heavily on the Punjab government for not shifting farmer leader Dallewal, who has been fasting for over a month, to a hospital, Dallewal said that the …

‘Forcible evacuation’ of fasting farmer leader will lead to ‘collateral damage’: Punjab to Supreme Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Forcible evacuation’ of fasting farmer leader will lead to ‘collateral damage’: Punjab to Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Punjab government on Saturday told the Supreme Court that a “forcible evacuation” of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death, to a hospital will lead to “collateral damage” to both the State Police and agitating farmers. Aware of the deepening crisis and Mr. Dallewal’s worsening health, the court said “one word from the Centre may defuse …

Protesting farmers call for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' on January 4 amid Jagjit Dallewal's health concern
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Protesting farmers call for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' on January 4 amid Jagjit Dallewal's health concern

Hindustan Times  

In a show of defiance against the Centre, protesting farmers have called a "Kisan Mahapanchayat" on January 4. The mega meet will take place at the Khanauri protest site given farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's deteriorating health. READ | Farmers increase vigil at Khanauri protest site This announcement comes amidst heightened tensions due to ongoing farmers' protests and the critical …

'Somebody's life at stake…': SC raps Punjab govt over farmer leader Dallewal's health
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Somebody's life at stake…': SC raps Punjab govt over farmer leader Dallewal's health

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday raised serious concerns over the deteriorating health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for over a month now. During the proceedings, Punjab’s Advocate General Gurminder Singh informed the court that a delegation of eight cabinet ministers and the Punjab DGP had visited the protest site to persuade …

SC questions Punjab’s commitment to save fasting farmer leader’s life
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC questions Punjab’s commitment to save fasting farmer leader’s life

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday reprimanded the Punjab government for failing to shift farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for over a month, to a hospital despite repeated medical advice. “This is a contempt petition against the Punjab chief secretary and DGP for not complying with our December 20 order,” noted the bench, highlighting a …

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