Punjab, December 25:
A medical team traveling to assess the health of fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal met with an unfortunate accident near Jhore Majra village, Samana, in the early hours of the morning. The team members sustained injuries and were immediately admitted to Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, for treatment.
A medical team traveling to assess the health of fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal met with an unfortunate accident near Jhore Majra village, Samana, in the early hours of the morning. https://t.co/ly0Rho9X0E
— UpFront News (@upfrontltstnews) December 25, 2024
Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on a hunger strike for nearly a month, urging the government to enact legislation guaranteeing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) as recommended by a parliamentary committee.
Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi expressed solidarity with Dallewal, praising his dedication to the farmers’ cause. He also conveyed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s concerns about Dallewal’s deteriorating health. Meanwhile, farmer unions have planned nationwide candle marches on December 24 at 5:30 p.m. and symbolic hunger strikes at tehsil and district levels on December 26 to mark one month of Dallewal’s fast.
The Supreme Court recently urged Punjab authorities to encourage Dallewal to seek medical attention. This comes after Dallewal himself appealed to the court, requesting intervention to address farmers’ demands.
Since February 13, farmers have been stationed at Shambhu and Khanauri border points, following attempts by security forces to block their march to Delhi. Earlier this month, a group of 101 farmers made three failed attempts to reach the national capital but were stopped by Haryana police.
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