With his death fast entering the 19th day, the agitating farmer leader and coordinator of the United Farmers’ Morcha (Non-Political) Jagjitsinh Dallewal has filed a petition in the Supreme Court to request the Center to take initiatives for the welfare of the farmers. He tried to emphasize that saving the lives of millions of farmers was more important than his own.
Dallewal, who was brought to the stage to address the assembly lying on his bed, said, ‘The Supreme Court has expressed concern about my health and I am thankful that they have taken care of my life. However, I would like to add that it is important to save all the farmers who are dying of suicide in the country rather than Dallewal. So far more than 7 lakh farmers have committed suicide. The Supreme Court is requested to put pressure on the central government to take measures to prevent suicide in the country.
“At the same time, I would like to remind the central government of its promise to make MSP (minimum support price of crops) a legal guarantee, implement the Swaminathan report and waive farmers’ loans,” he added.
‘The Supreme Court has told Dallewal Medical aid should be given… But that does not give the state or the central government the right to forcibly take me to a hospital. They will do this again and after that if anything happens in the front, the Modi government will be responsible,’ warned Dallewal.
On Friday, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Suryakant asked the Center and Punjab governments to ensure this. Proper medical aid for Dallewal “Without forcing him to break his fast,” he added, “his life is more precious than the movement…”.
Union Kisan Morcha (SKM) leaders Rakesh Tikait and Harinder Singh Lakhowal along with other farmers leaders reached the hunger strike of Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on the eighteenth day on Friday near Khanauri border in Patiala district of Punjab. , December 13, 2024. (PTI photo)
US-based NGO Five Rivers Heart Association of Dr. Swayam Singh has provided health support to Dallewal. ‘Many people ask me how is Dallewalji’s health. So, I want to tell them that after 7 days, anything is expected and Saturday was the 19th day of his fast. Our association’s medical team is deployed 24×7 at Khanauri crossing. He is now too weak to stand on the weight machine. That’s why we have stopped weighing him now,” said Dr Singh.
He has lost 12 kg till Thursday. Her liver function, renal function tests are abnormal. Calcium, magnesium, potassium levels are also not in normal range. Sometimes it is difficult for him to even open his eyes. He is constantly losing his muscles. He suffers from muscle spasms regularly due to loss of muscle mass. In such cases, the heart can go into abnormal rhythm at any time and if heart failure occurs it will be a matter of seconds. We are sorry to have to draw his blood for his routine tests. It’s time the government listens to the people instead of causing more suffering,” he added.
BKU (Charuni) will go to Khanauri tomorrow
Gurnam Singh Charuni, president of Haryana-based Kisan Union BKU (Charuni), said that Khanuri would come to meet Dallewal along with officials of the organization from Punjab and Haryana on Saturday afternoon.
“Members from Haryana will meet at Neem Sahib Gurudwara in Kaithal to move forward, while those from Punjab will meet us directly at Khanuri. We will meet Dallewalji and then discuss how the United Farmers’ Morcha can form a united front to collectively fight for the demands raised by Dallewal,” Charuni said.
Friday, About 10 farmers union leaders Members of SKM went to Khanuri to meet Dallewal. However, they said that they did not go on behalf of SKM but on behalf of their own union. Although SKM has not participated in the protest march at Shambhu and Khanauri border so far, its affiliated unions are protesting in different ways regarding the common demand.
Support of Yuva Akali Dal
On Saturday, Yuva Akali Dal president Sarabjit Singh Jhinjer also supported Dallewal in Khanuri border.
“I urge the central government to immediately accept the demand of MSP to save the lives of Jagjit Singh Dallewal and other protesters who have been injured due to the brutal force used by the Haryana police. The central government should intervene immediately to prevent further damage to our farmers. They have promised MSP It should be provided and ensure that farmers’ demands are met,” said Jhinjar.
“The use of force, tear gas, water cannon and shells against peaceful protesters is unacceptable, and the Haryana government must be held accountable,” he asserted.
Former Shiromani Gurdwara Management Committee (SGPC) president Kripal Singh Badungar also expressed concern over Dallewal’s health and demanded immediate intervention of the central government.
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