[Shambhu Border Row] “He Must Receive Medical Assistance Immediately”: SC Intervenes as Farmer Leader Dallewal’s Hunger Strike Reaches Day 18

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.

“If Haryana & Punjab Govt. were Genuinely Interested in Enforcing law, There Would Have Been at Least One Prosecution”: Stubble Burning Continues Despite SC’s Criticism

Despite Supreme Court criticism, stubble burning persists in Punjab and Haryana, contributing to severe air pollution. The Court condemned these states for inadequate actions and suggested fines are not deterring farmers. Haryana offers Rs. 1,000 per acre to prevent burning while farmers seek lasting solutions to this environmental issue.