Positive developments: SC notes efforts made to solve farmer issues
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Positive developments: SC notes efforts made to solve farmer issues

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday hoped for an early resolution of the issues raised by protesting farmers as it noted “positive developments” with regards to the improving health of Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been in a hunger strike since November, and the Centre’s proposed talks with farmer leaders next month. The Supreme Court bench directed the contempt proceedings to be “kept in abeyance” and kept the matter for hearing in the last week of February. “Positive developments have taken place,” said a bench headed by justice Surya Kant while hearing a contempt petition against Punjab’s chief secretary and director general of police for not taking adequate steps to provide medical aid to Dallewal. Advocate general for the state Gurminder Singh further informed that there were other “positive” developments as a high powered committee of the Centre met with the protesting farmer leaders on January 18 and a meeting is scheduled for February 14 at Chandigarh.

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Supreme Court Adjourns Farmers Protest Matter In View Of Ongoing Talks Between Protesters & Union Govt
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Supreme Court Adjourns Farmers Protest Matter In View Of Ongoing Talks Between Protesters & Union Govt

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today was informed that the "discussions" between the protesting farmers and the Union Government are currently going on. Advocate General of Punjab, Gurminder Singh, informed a bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice NK Singh that two meetings, on February 14 and 22, have taken place so far. The committee members are: Justice Nawab Singh, Former Judge …

Farmers' protest: SC to hear matter after March 19
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Farmers' protest: SC to hear matter after March 19

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing over the farmers' protest observing two rounds of talks took place between the Centre and the agitating farmers, who have raised several demands, including the legal guarantee for minimum support price for crops. Farmers' protest: SC to hear matter after March 19 A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N …

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: SC takes note of Dallewal taking medical aid, desiring to meet panel
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Farmers protest: SC takes note of Dallewal taking medical aid, desiring to meet panel

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday took judicial notice of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal taking medical aid and expressing his desire to participate in the meeting with the Centre’s representatives on February 14 in Chandigarh. Dallewal has been on an indefinite fast at the Khanauri border point between Punjab and Haryana since November 26 to press the Centre to accept …

Will attend talks with central delegation if health permits: Farmer leader Dallewal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Will attend talks with central delegation if health permits: Farmer leader Dallewal

Hindustan Times  

Fasting farmer leader Jagjeet Singh Dallewal on Tuesday expressed his desire to attend the meeting with the central delegation on February 14 if his health permits. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on the indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri border since November 26, speaks with the media, in Sangrur on Tuesday. I feel this gathering will give …

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 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 …

Big breakthrough: Centre to hold talks with protesting farmers on Feb 14
2 months ago

Big breakthrough: Centre to hold talks with protesting farmers on Feb 14

Hindustan Times  

The Centre will hold a meeting with Punjab’s protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, a senior official of the Union government said on Saturday evening. Joint secretary Priya Ranjan, met with fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to extend the invite for February 14 meeting in Chandigarh. The breakthrough came after a delegation of officials …

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 …

Dallewal’s hunger strike: Supreme Court seeks blood results as Punjab says his health is ‘stable’
2 months, 1 week ago

Dallewal’s hunger strike: Supreme Court seeks blood results as Punjab says his health is ‘stable’

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to place on record a comparative chart of the blood tests of farmers’ leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on the 50th day of his fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border of Punjab and Haryana, even as the State submitted his health parameters were “stable”. A Bench headed by Justice Surya Kant …

SC asks Punjab to submit farmer leader Dallewal’s medical reports for evaluation
2 months, 1 week ago

SC asks Punjab to submit farmer leader Dallewal’s medical reports for evaluation

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to furnish a complete set of comparative medical reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike since November 26, for an independent evaluation by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. A bench comprising justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar …

'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 …

SC seeks health reports of farmer leader Dallewal for AIIMS board's opinion
2 months, 1 week ago

SC seeks health reports of farmer leader Dallewal for AIIMS board's opinion

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Punjab government for a copy of the health reports of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite fast, to be examined for an opinion from the medical board of AIIMS.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh wondered how a person, who had been on fast …

SC seeks farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health reports to get AIIMS medical board's opinion
2 months, 1 week ago

SC seeks farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health reports to get AIIMS medical board's opinion

New Indian Express  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday requested the Punjab government to share farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's detailed medical reports, including his latest vitals to take stock of his medical condition. "The Chief Secretary of Punjab is directed to handover the reports to the Registrar of the Supreme Court who shall then obtain the medical opinion from the Director," said, the …

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 …

SC panel-Dallewal meet ends in deadlock
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SC panel-Dallewal meet ends in deadlock

Hindustan Times  

The meeting of the Supreme Court-appointed panel with fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Monday ended in a deadlock as the latter flatly turned down their request to take medical aid. The committee members reached the Khanauri protest site at around 3.30 pm and requested the septuagenarian Dallewal to take medical assistance. The meeting came hours after Punjab government, …

SC panel meets Jagjit Dallewal post hearing on farmers protests
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SC panel meets Jagjit Dallewal post hearing on farmers protests

The Hindu  

After the Punjab government informed the Supreme Court about a scheduled meeting with septuagenarian farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a SC-appointed panel met him at around 3.30 p.m. on Monday. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh was informed by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the Punjab government, that the protesting farmers had been persuaded to meet …

Protesting Farmers Are Meeting Justice Nawab Singh Committee Today, Punjab Govt Tells Supreme Court
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Protesting Farmers Are Meeting Justice Nawab Singh Committee Today, Punjab Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today adjourned the hearing of the farmers' protest matter after being informed by the State of Punjab that the protesting farmers have been persuaded to meet Justice Nawab Singh, the Chairperson of the High-Powered Committee constituted to negotiate with the protesters.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, for the State of Punjab, informed a bench. The Supreme Court today adjourned …

SC to hear contempt plea against Punjab officials over lack of aid to Dallewal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SC to hear contempt plea against Punjab officials over lack of aid to Dallewal

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Monday a contempt petition against the Punjab chief secretary and director general of police for non-compliance of an order directing medical aid to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Monday a contempt petition against the Punjab chief secretary and director …

‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ on Saturday in Punjab, fasting farmer leader Dallewal asks supporters to join in
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ on Saturday in Punjab, fasting farmer leader Dallewal asks supporters to join in

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Friday called for a ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ in Khanauri on Saturday in a video in the fight for a legal guarantee on minimum support price for crops, reported news agency PTI. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal called farmers to join for a Kisan Mahapanchayat on Saturday In a video message, Dallewal, who is on an …

Farmers refuse to meet Supreme Court panel, call for protest at Punjab border
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers refuse to meet Supreme Court panel, call for protest at Punjab border

India Today  

The meeting between the Supreme Court-appointed committee and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on farmers' issues was cancelled after the outfit refused to attend. The Supreme Court committee has been tasked to reach out to the agitating farmers at the Shambu border to convince them to remove their tractors and tents from the national highway to enable the Punjab and Haryana …

Dallewal calls for mass turnout at Khanauri mahapanchayat; SKM plans national meet at Tohana
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallewal calls for mass turnout at Khanauri mahapanchayat; SKM plans national meet at Tohana

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: As farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast-upto-death entered the 39th day, he appealed to farmers to reach the Khanauri border in large numbers on Saturday to attend the Kisan Mahapanchayat to strengthen the fight seeking a legal guarantee on the Minimum Support Price for crops. In a 70-second video message, Dallewal said he is appealing to the people of …

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 …

'Why can't Centre say it will consider genuine grievances of farmers?' SC asks
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Why can't Centre say it will consider genuine grievances of farmers?' SC asks

New Indian Express  

"The matter was already resolved into a guarantee. The court said it had "full faith" in the committee, headed by a former judge who, in a way, had roots in the agriculture sector from both Punjab and Haryana. The bench directed a copy of the petition to be served upon the member secretary of the high-powered committee, which is likely …

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 …

Govt will abide by apex court direction on farmers’ protest: Agri Min Shivaraj Singh Chouhan
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt will abide by apex court direction on farmers’ protest: Agri Min Shivaraj Singh Chouhan

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Jan 1 Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said the government will abide by the Supreme Court's decision on the ongoing farmers protest at Punjab-Haryana border and will take steps accordingly. When asked about holding a dialogue with the protesting farmers to end the logjam, the minister said, "Supreme Court jaise nirnay de raha hai, uske hisab …

Supreme Court to hear plea on fasting farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal's hospitalisation tomorrow
2 months, 3 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 …

SC defers hearing on Dallewal's hospital shift; Punjab says negotiations ongoing
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC defers hearing on Dallewal's hospital shift; Punjab says negotiations ongoing

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred its hearing till January 2 on compliance of its order by the Punjab government on shifting of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been fasting for past 35 days over various demands, to hospital. A vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and Sudhanshu Dhulia listed the matter for further hearing on …

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 …

SC grants time to Punjab govt for compliance of orders to shift farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to hospital
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC grants time to Punjab govt for compliance of orders to shift farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to hospital

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India has on December 31 granted the Punjab government time to comply to orders regarding the shifting of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to hospital. The Hearing The apex court decision came after Advocate General Gurminder Singh, appearing for the Punjab government, said that an application has been moved seeking three days more time for compliance …

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 …

SC to review Punjab's actions as farmer's hunger strike hits 35 Days
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC to review Punjab's actions as farmer's hunger strike hits 35 Days

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As the indefinite hunger strike of Jagjit Singh Dallewal entered its 35th day on Monday, the Supreme Court would on December 31 examine Punjab government's measures to provide treatment to the ailing farmer leader.A team of the Punjab government officials on December 29 attempted to persuade the septuagenarian to take medical aid, but he declined it, fearing use …

No breakthrough for Punjab yet, Dallewal refuses medical aid
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

No breakthrough for Punjab yet, Dallewal refuses medical aid

Hindustan Times  

With less than 48 hours left in the December 31 deadline for the Punjab government to comply with the Supreme Court’s directive to persuade farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 34th day on Sunday, to accept medical aid, no breakthrough could be achieved till late in the night despite intensified efforts by the state government. …

‘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 …

Ahead of 'Punjab Bandh', state govt team tries to persuade Dallewal to take medical aid, he declines
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ahead of 'Punjab Bandh', state govt team tries to persuade Dallewal to take medical aid, he declines

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: A team deputed by the Punjab government on Sunday made attempts to persuade fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to take medical aid, but he declined and feared that force may be used to evict him from the protest site. With 70-year-old Dallewal's indefinite hunger strike entering its 34th day on Sunday, farmer leaders at Khanauri said they have …

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 …

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