Jagjit Singh Dallewal: Crusader of farmers’ rights
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Jagjit Singh Dallewal: Crusader of farmers’ rights

The Hindu  

The year 2024 saw farmer and farm labourer groups from Punjab resuming their protests highlighting the agrarian distress and asking the Union government to enact a law for guaranteed buying of their crops at the minimum support price. With the farmers not willing to relent, on November 26, 2024, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a veteran leader, started an indefinite hunger strike in support of their demands, at the Khanauri protest site in Punjab’s Sangrur district. As Mr. Dallewal’s fast-unto-death has completed 40 days, the 67-year-old is visibly frail, yet he is unwilling to back down unless the government meets the farmer community’s demands. Editorial |​Farm fire: On the fast by Jagjit Singh Dallewal, farmers’ demands Open letter to PM Ahead of launching his latest fast, Mr. Dallewal transferred his properties to his son, daughter-in-law and grandson, indicating his willingness to sacrifice his life for the cause of the farming community. The movement was spearheaded by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farmer outfits, in which Mr. Dallewal’s BKU was also a player.

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Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends
1 week, 1 day 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 …

'This battle will be won only if…': Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal as his hunger strike enters Day 29
2 weeks ago

'This battle will be won only if…': Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal as his hunger strike enters Day 29

Hindustan Times  

Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 29 days to press for the demands of farmers, on Tuesday said they will have to put up a united fight in order to win their battle. Farmer leader Dallewal's health is 'critical' Doctors, who have been monitoring Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health condition have …

Farmer leader Dallewal at risk of heart attack: Doctors as hunger strike drags on
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmer leader Dallewal at risk of heart attack: Doctors as hunger strike drags on

India Today  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for the last 28 days at the Khanauri border protest site, remains in critical condition. The farmer leader’s hunger strike is part of an ongoing agitation demanding the legalisation of Minimum Support Price through new legislation. Farmers have dismissed a recent Supreme Court report saying Dallewal’s condition as “normal.” …

Jagjit Singh Dallewal: The farmer leader revitalising Kisan Andolan 2.0
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Jagjit Singh Dallewal: The farmer leader revitalising Kisan Andolan 2.0

India Today  

Jagjit 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’ …

‘Batoge toh lutoge’: Tikait calls for farmers’ unity
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Batoge toh lutoge’: Tikait calls for farmers’ unity

Hindustan Times  

Rakesh Tikait, leader of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, on Monday appealed to the farmer leaders across the country to unite under one banner in support of the ongoing agitation at the Shambhu border, demanding a legal guarantee on minimum support price for crops. “Batoge toh lutoge,” he said as he expressed concern over the “deteriorating” health of Jagjit Singh Dallewal, …

Amid farmers' protest, Guru Randhawa urges government to listen to their needs; trolls ask 'paise mil gaye?'
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Amid farmers' protest, Guru Randhawa urges government to listen to their needs; trolls ask 'paise mil gaye?'

Hindustan Times  

As farmers continue to protest at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, singer Guru Randhawa has come forward to extend his support to the farmer community. When one user questioned the reason behind his post, Guru shared that he belongs to the "farmer family” which is why he is standing with the farmer community and requesting the Indian government. In another …

Farmers’ stir 2.0: Dallewal, Pandher say they won’t be part of Capital show
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers’ stir 2.0: Dallewal, Pandher say they won’t be part of Capital show

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Kisan Union convener Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee president Sarwan Singh Pandher on Wednesday said that their unions won’t be participating in the Samyukta Kisan Union’s mahapanchayat in Delhi’s Ramlila maidan on Thursday. Bharatiya Kisan Union convener Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee president Sarwan Singh Pandher addressing a press conference at Shambhu barrier …

Punjab polls: Missing out on local farm unions’ support, SSM faces uphill task in South Malwa
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab polls: Missing out on local farm unions’ support, SSM faces uphill task in South Malwa

Hindustan Times  

With farm unions in South Malwa — seen as the hub of agrarian movements in Punjab — refusing to back the Samyukt Samaj Morcha ’s poll plunge, the newly floated political outfit is facing an uphill task to woo voters in the region ahead of the assembly elections scheduled in less than a month. Around 10 farmers’ unions, including Punjab’s …

BKU Leader Chaduni Wants Farmers’ Unions to Enter Poll Fray in Punjab
3 years, 6 months ago

BKU Leader Chaduni Wants Farmers’ Unions to Enter Poll Fray in Punjab

News 18  

Bharti Kisan Union leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni, a major face in the ongoing farmers’ agitation, fuelled fire into Punjab’s political scene by vouching for farmer unions to give up their apolitical stance and enter electoral politics in Punjab. Reacting to this, Punjab BJP leader Harjeet Grewal said his earlier stand that the farmers’ real agenda was power behind the agitation …

Jagmohan Singh: ‘This Prime Minister lies like nobody else’
4 years ago

Jagmohan Singh: ‘This Prime Minister lies like nobody else’

The Hindu  

Jagmohan Singh, 64, is a member of the All India Kisan Sangharsh Co-ordination Committee and an office bearer of the Bharatiya Kisan Union in Punjab. The government wants to help the corporates, and by doing so, it is harming the interests of farmers, agricultural workers, Centre-State relations and the urban poor. I have seen many Prime Ministers but this Prime …

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