NEW DELHI: The Punjab government informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday(22nd Jan) that farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast, has started taking medical assistance, which has improved his health condition. Dallewal has been fasting as part of the ongoing farmers’ protests demanding a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
Today, On 27th December, The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Punjab government regarding a contempt plea over the non-compliance of an order to provide medical aid to Jagjit Singh Dallewal. The Court emphasized that “somebody’s life is at stake” and medical assistance must be provided urgently. The Punjab government has been accused of not following the court’s instructions.
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to reply to a plea for help for the daughter of an Indian Air Force official suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1. This rare genetic disease weakens muscles and affects movement, needing costly treatment. The plea stresses the need for government support. SMA Type 1 severely impacts infants and young children.
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Today, On 13th December, Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s hunger strike entered its 18th day amid critical health concerns. The Supreme Court urged urgent dialogue between the government and Dallewal, who seeks legal guarantees for MSP and has outlined 13 demands. Ongoing protests continue at the Punjab-Haryana border.