Please take it very seriously, somebody's life is at stake: SC directs Punjab to ensure medical aid for farmer leader Dallewal
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Please take it very seriously, somebody's life is at stake: SC directs Punjab to ensure medical aid for farmer leader Dallewal

New Indian Express  

The top court was hearing a contempt of court petition filed against the Chief Secretary of State of Punjab for not complying with the December 20 order of the SC directing the state to convince fasting farmers' leader to go to hospital. The court issued a notice to the Punjab government and instructed Advocate General Gurminder Singh to take all necessary steps to provide Dallewal with proper medical care. The top court also expressed strong reservations about protesting farmers objecting to and obstructing attempts by Punjab government to provide medical aid to farmers' leader, Dallewal who is on a fast unto death as part of the protests against the Central government for minimum support price for crops. The Supreme Court had on Thursday questioned the Punjab government in connection with the insufficient efforts to tackle the deteriorating health condition of 70-year-old farmer leader Dallewal, the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha who has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanouri border. The apex court was hearing an appeal filed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court's July 10 order directing it to open the highway and clear the barricading within seven days.

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Dallewal's Fast Completes 50 Days: Why Hasn't Modi Govt Responded? 3 Reasons
18 hours, 59 minutes 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 …

SC to hear contempt plea against Punjab officials over lack of aid to Dallewal
1 week, 2 days 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 …

‘My life is not important’: Farmer leader Dallewal at ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’
1 week, 3 days 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 calls for mass turnout at Khanauri mahapanchayat; SKM plans national meet at Tohana
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Supreme Court slams Punjab officials and farmer leaders for misleading claims on Dallewal's fast
1 week, 5 days 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 …

We didn't order to break farmer leader's fast: Why Supreme Court rapped Punjab
1 week, 6 days 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, …

'Why can't Centre say it will consider genuine grievances of farmers?' SC asks
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Farmers protest: SC clarifies its order for Dallewal's hospitalisation was not to break his fast
1 week, 6 days 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 …

SC grants time to Punjab govt for compliance of orders to shift farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to hospital
2 weeks, 1 day 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 weeks, 1 day 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 weeks, 1 day 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 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Punjab: Farm unions huddle as SC deadline on Dallewal ends
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2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

No breakthrough for Punjab yet, Dallewal refuses medical aid
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2 weeks, 2 days 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 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Supreme Court sets Dec 31 deadline to hospitalise Jagjit Singh Dallewal
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Supreme Court sets Dec 31 deadline to hospitalise Jagjit Singh Dallewal

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Saturday lashed out at the Punjab government for its inability to hospitalise farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over a month, despite repeated medical advice, observing that this is not just a “failure of law-and-order machinery” but also an “abetment to suicide”. Marking the second consecutive day the state …

SC gives Punjab govt time till Dec 31 to shift fasting farmer leader Dallewal to hospital
2 weeks, 3 days ago

SC gives Punjab govt time till Dec 31 to shift fasting farmer leader Dallewal to hospital

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over the life and safety of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike, and directed the Punjab government to take all measures to ensure that he was given medical aid. A vacation bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia issued a notice to the …

'Unheard Of': Supreme Court On Farmers Gathering To Resist Shifting Of Farmers Leader Dallewal; Seeks Compliance Report Again On December 31
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Unheard Of': Supreme Court On Farmers Gathering To Resist Shifting Of Farmers Leader Dallewal; Seeks Compliance Report Again On December 31

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today recorded "unsatisfaction" with the compliance report filed by the Chief Secretary of State of Punjab and Director General of Police regarding the hospitalisation of farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. A vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and Sudhanshu Dhulia yesterday issued notice in a contempt petition filed against the Punjab Chief Secretary and the Punjab Director …

Supreme Court slams farmer leaders over Jagjit Dallewal’s worsening health: ‘Not his well-wishers…’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Supreme Court slams farmer leaders over Jagjit Dallewal’s worsening health: ‘Not his well-wishers…’

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Saturday, December 28, slammed farmer leaders over the worsening health condition of fellow leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. The SC is hearing a contempt petition against the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of Punjab for non-compliance with the December 20 apex court order regarding medical aid to farmers’ leader Dallewal and to convince …

Not his well-wishers: Supreme Court raps farm leaders over Dallewal's health
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Not his well-wishers: Supreme Court raps farm leaders over Dallewal's health

India Today  

The Supreme Court has pulled up protesting farmers objecting to attempts by the Punjab government to hospitalise farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite fast to press the Centre to accept the demand of MSP for crops. People who are not letting Dallewal to go to hospital are not his well-wishers," the Supreme Court said. The court's …

SC puts Punjab government on two-day notice on shifting fasting farmer leader Dallewal to hospital
2 weeks, 4 days ago

SC puts Punjab government on two-day notice on shifting fasting farmer leader Dallewal to hospital

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Saturday put the Punjab government on two-day notice on shifting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been fasting at the Khanauri border for over a month seeking legal gurantee to MSP on all crops, to a hospital The SC slammed the government for allowing the situation to escalate and not complying with its …

Supreme Court Vacation Bench Seeks Compliance Report Tomorrow On Hospitalisation Of Farmers Leader Dallewal
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Supreme Court Vacation Bench Seeks Compliance Report Tomorrow On Hospitalisation Of Farmers Leader Dallewal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today in unequivocal terms have stated that the Punjab Government must do everything in its capacity to ensure that law and order of the State is maintained while farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death since more than 20 days at the Khanauri border, is attended with immediate and adequate medical care. A vacation …

SC Directs Punjab govt to ensure medical aid for farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on hunger strike
2 weeks, 5 days ago

SC Directs Punjab govt to ensure medical aid for farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on hunger strike

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Friday raised serious concerns over the life and safety of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since November 26 at the Khanauri border. The vacation bench, comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, issued a notice to the Punjab government in response to a contempt petition filed against …

Punjab AAP leaders meet Jagjit Dallewal, extend support to farmers
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Punjab AAP leaders meet Jagjit Dallewal, extend support to farmers

India Today  

Extended their support to the farmers' demands, a delegation of Punjab's ruling AAP on Wednesday met farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal at Khanauri protest site and urged him to take medical treatment saying that his health is "important". Speaking to reporters after meeting Dallewal, Aman Arora said due to "wrong policies" of the Centre, farmers had to carry out a …

Punjab ministers urge fasting farmer leader Dallewal to take medical help, slam Centre
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Punjab ministers urge fasting farmer leader Dallewal to take medical help, slam Centre

Hindustan Times  

Extending support to the farmers, a Punjab government delegation led by state unit chief and minister Aman Arora on Wednesday met fasting veteran farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal at Khanauri and urged him to take medical treatment saying that his health is ‘important’. Punjab minister and AAP’s state unit chief Aman Arora, ministers Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Dr Balbir Singh and …

Fasting farm leader Dallewal gives a call for farmers’ unity
3 weeks ago

Fasting farm leader Dallewal gives a call for farmers’ unity

Hindustan Times  

Veteran farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose hunger strike entered its 29th day on Tuesday, urged all farm unions to ‘fight unitedly to win this battle.’ Veteran farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal being examined by a team of specialists from Government Rajindra Hospital at Khanauri on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a team of specialists, including a cardiologist, neurosurgeon and urologist from Government …

'This battle will be won only if…': Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal as his hunger strike enters Day 29
3 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 …

Give up stubbornness, talk to farmers: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to Centre
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3 weeks ago

Give up stubbornness, talk to farmers: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to Centre

The Hindu  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday urged the Centre to give up its "stubbornness" and hold talks with farmers who are protesting at the State's border over various issues, including a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price for crops. Farmers led by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between …

Fasting Dallewal writes letter to PM demanding MSP guarantee, farmers backing him hold candle march
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Fasting Dallewal writes letter to PM demanding MSP guarantee, farmers backing him hold candle march

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: As the fast-unto-death of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal entered the 29th day, farmers took out a candle march in support of their leader at the Shambhu and Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana. The farmers owing allegiance to both farmer unions Sanyukat Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha held the candle march raising slogans against both the central …

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar urges farmer leader Dallewal to end hunger strike
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar urges farmer leader Dallewal to end hunger strike

India Today  

Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar has appealed to Samyukt Kisan Morcha leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to end his hunger strike, which entered its 28th day on Monday. Jakhar expressed concerns over Dallewal’s deteriorating health and criticised politicians and farmer leaders for using the protest for personal agendas. His life matters—every life matters.” Jakhar praised Dallewal for drawing attention to his …

Farmer Leader Dallewal At 'High Risk Of Heart Attack Due To Fast-Unto-Death Protest: Doctors
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmer Leader Dallewal At 'High Risk Of Heart Attack Due To Fast-Unto-Death Protest: Doctors

ABP News  

The health condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death protest at the Khanauri border, is continuously deteriorating with doctors saying that he is at a high risk of a heart attack. Medics monitoring the farmer leader's condition, whose fast unto death continued for the 28th day on Monday, have warned that he is at risk …

Farmer leader Dallewal at risk of heart attack: Doctors as hunger strike drags on
Trending News
3 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.” …

‘Risk of cardiac arrest, condition critical’: Doctors on farmer leader Dallewal as fast-unto-death enters Day 27
3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Risk of cardiac arrest, condition critical’: Doctors on farmer leader Dallewal as fast-unto-death enters Day 27

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border protest site, remains critical as his hunger strike enters day 27. Veteran farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is fast-unto-death, being checked by doctors. Doctors, who have been monitoring his condition have expressed concerns, warning that the farmer leader is at risk of cardiac arrest …

Khanauri: Makeshift hospital set up to monitor Dallewal’s health
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Khanauri: Makeshift hospital set up to monitor Dallewal’s health

Hindustan Times  

Punjab government on Friday set up a makeshift hospital in one of the rooms in the nearby restaurant at the Khanauri protest site for round-the-clock monitoring of the veteran farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health and provide aid in case of any medical exigency. A bench of justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said it was the responsibility of the …

Farmers' Protest | Supreme Court Asks Punjab Authorities To Take Call On Shifting Jagjit Singh Dallewal To Temporary Hospital Amid Hunger Strike
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers' Protest | Supreme Court Asks Punjab Authorities To Take Call On Shifting Jagjit Singh Dallewal To Temporary Hospital Amid Hunger Strike

Live Law  

In the matter related to farmers' protest at the border between Punjab and Haryana, the Supreme Court today said in categorical terms that it is Punjab authorities' responsibility to ensure stable health condition of farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death since last 24 days at the Khanauri border.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan …

SC asks Punjab govt to shift fasting farmer leader Dallewal to makeshift hospital
3 weeks, 5 days ago

SC asks Punjab govt to shift fasting farmer leader Dallewal to makeshift hospital

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Punjab government to shift fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to a nearby makeshift hospital at the Khanauri border where his health can be monitored round-the-clock. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan asked the Punjab government Advocate General Gurminder Singh to file an undertaking during the course of …

Fasting farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's life hanging by a thread: Doctors
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Fasting farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's life hanging by a thread: Doctors

India Today  

Farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike at Khanauri border for 24 days, became unconscious for around 10 minutes on Thursday after his blood pressure dropped. Doctors said that the health condition of Dallewal, who is a farm leader from Punjab, is deteriorating and "is hanging by a thread". Addressing the media after examining Dallewal, …

Punjab: Dallewal critical, govt forms medical board
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Punjab: Dallewal critical, govt forms medical board

Hindustan Times  

Punjab government on Thursday formed a special medical board as the health of veteran farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is fast-unto-death Since November 26, deteriorated further. This comes on a day when the top court pulled up the Punjab government for not conducting medical tests on Dallewal. Former ADGP Jaskaran Singh and DIG Narinder Bhargav, who have been camping …

SC Slams Punjab for Skipping Farmer's Medical Test
3 weeks, 5 days ago

SC Slams Punjab for Skipping Farmer's Medical Test

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Pulling up the Punjab government for not conducting medical tests of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on an indefinite fast at the Punjab-Haryana Khanauri border, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the state government to convince him to undergo a health examination, saying even Irom Sharmila continued with her protest under medical supervision. A bench of Justices Surya …

'Farmers Have Never Entered Into Physical Confrontation' : Supreme Court Asks Punjab Govt To Ensure Health Of Dallewal Amid Hunger Strike
Trending News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Farmers Have Never Entered Into Physical Confrontation' : Supreme Court Asks Punjab Govt To Ensure Health Of Dallewal Amid Hunger Strike

Live Law  

In the matter related to farmers' protest at the border between Punjab and Haryana, the Supreme Court today pulled up Punjab authorities over their insufficient efforts to tackle the health situation of farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death since last 21 days at the Khanauri border. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan re-emphasized …

'Farmers Have Never Entered Into Physical Confrontation' : Supreme Court Asks Punjab Govt To Ensure Health Of Dallewal Amid Hunger Strike
Trending News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Farmers Have Never Entered Into Physical Confrontation' : Supreme Court Asks Punjab Govt To Ensure Health Of Dallewal Amid Hunger Strike

Live Law  

In the matter related to farmers' protest at the border between Punjab and Haryana, the Supreme Court today pulled up Punjab authorities over their insufficient efforts to tackle the health situation of farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death since last 21 days at the Khanauri border. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan re-emphasized …

Farmers protest: Supreme Court raps Punjab Govt for failing to conduct medical tests of fasting farmer leader
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Farmers protest: Supreme Court raps Punjab Govt for failing to conduct medical tests of fasting farmer leader

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday reprimanded the Punjab Government for inaction on conducting medical tests of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast at Khanauri border. The Supreme Court advised the government to persuade Mr. Dallewal to take treatment for a week while others can continue with the protest. Earlier on December 13, the Supreme …

Supreme Court raps Punjab over inadequate medical care for fasting farmer leader
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Supreme Court raps Punjab over inadequate medical care for fasting farmer leader

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with the Punjab government's efforts to provide adequate medical care to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for 21 days. Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is a farmer leader from Punjab, has been on a hunger strike at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana since November 26, …

Farmers Protest | Saving Life Of Fasting Leader Dallewal Priority, It Shouldn't Be Dependent On Fulfilling Farmers' Demands: Supreme Court
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Farmers Protest | Saving Life Of Fasting Leader Dallewal Priority, It Shouldn't Be Dependent On Fulfilling Farmers' Demands: Supreme Court

Live Law  

In the matter related to farmers' protest at the border between Punjab and Haryana, the Supreme Court today asked Punjab authorities to swiftly tackle the health situation of farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who is on fast-unto-death since 20 days and clarified that the farmers can directly place their demands before the court instead of making representation to the. In …

Fast-unto-death: SC warns Punjab over farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Fast-unto-death: SC warns Punjab over farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday cautioned the Punjab government that the entire state machinery would bear the blame if anything untoward were to happen to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for 23 days now. The court urged the state to take “extraordinary steps” to ensure Dallewal’s health, including hospitalisation, while continuing efforts to resolve …

Don't delay medical aid, time is critical: Supreme Court on farmer leader's fast
4 weeks ago

Don't delay medical aid, time is critical: Supreme Court on farmer leader's fast

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to ensure medical aid for Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite fast at the Punjab-Haryana border for 20 days, and said that human life was more precious than anything else. Dallewal, 70, has been on an indefinite fast at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana since November 26 …

Accept farmers’ demands: Harsimrat Badal in Parliament
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Accept farmers’ demands: Harsimrat Badal in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Akali Dal leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Monday appealed to the Union government to accept the farmers’ demands, including legal guarantee for minimum support price, to save the life of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered the 21st day on Monday. Raising the issue of Dallewal’s health in the Parliament, Harsimrat said Prime Minister …

Farmer leader Jagjeet Dallewal hits out at Amit Shah on MSP hike claims
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Farmer leader Jagjeet Dallewal hits out at Amit Shah on MSP hike claims

Hindustan Times  

Veteran farmer leader Jagjeet Singh Dallewal on Monday criticised Union home minister Amit Shah for his claims that the Centre had hiked the minimum support price on various crops. Farmer leader Jagjeet Dallewal at the Khanauri border on Monday as his fast-unto-death entered the 21st day. Punjab singers played an important role during the previous agitation too, and we will …

Political leaders make beeline to meet farmer leader Dallewal as fast enters 21st day
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Political leaders make beeline to meet farmer leader Dallewal as fast enters 21st day

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: As 70-year-old farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal enters the 21st day of his hunger strike, medical experts recommend immediate hospitalization. Politicians from across party lines who are anti-Bharatiya Janata Party are flocking to visit him and enquire about his health to take "emotional advantage from this issue.’’ Among those who visited him today were Punjab Congress President and Member …

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