Punjab Farmer Leader's Hunger Strike Over MSP Enters 17th Day as Health Worsens

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, protesting for legal MSP guarantees and other demands, writes to PM Modi, warning of severe consequences if ignored.

Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on a fast-unto-death since November 26 at the Khanauri border, demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support prices (MSP) and other farmer-related reforms.
Dallewal’s health has significantly deteriorated, with doctors warning of risks including kidney failure and heart complications, urging immediate hospitalization.
In an open letter to Prime Minister Modi, signed in his blood, Dallewal emphasized that MSP is essential for farmers' survival and accused the government of failing to fulfill past promises.
Farmers under the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) plan to resume their march to Delhi on December 14 after previous attempts were blocked by security forces.
Key demands include debt waivers, pensions for farmers and laborers, compensation for families of deceased farmers, and justice for victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence.