New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, 28th Feb, postponed the hearing on petitions related to the ongoing farmers’ protest. The decision came after the court observed that two rounds of discussions already taken place between the Central government and the protesting farmers. The farmers have put forward several demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) on crops.
Today, On 15th January, The Supreme Court asked the Punjab government to provide health reports of Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a farmer leader on an indefinite hunger strike. Dallewal, who began his protest on November 26, 2024, has refused medical assistance. The Punjab government is in talks with protesting farmers to find a resolution. Authorities are also looking to move him to a nearby makeshift hospital for better care.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking medical aid for farmers’ leader Dallewal on January 15. On December 12, 2024, Dallewal appealed to several religious leaders, urging them to press the Central government to meet the farmers’ demands. These demands include a legal assurance of a minimum support price (MSP) for crops. The plea highlights the ongoing struggle for farmers’ rights and welfare.
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal continues his hunger strike amidst protests for a legal guarantee of minimum support prices in Punjab. The Supreme Court has criticized the state government’s inaction regarding his health and ordered a hospital transfer. Tensions rise as negotiations continue, and a shutdown is planned for December 30.
