121 farmers on hunger strike as Dallewal’s 54-day fast reaches critical stage; Centre offers proposal, talks set for February 14 | India News – The Times of India

121 farmers on hunger strike as Dallewal’s 54-day fast reaches critical stage; Centre offers proposal, talks set for February 14 | India News – The Times of India

A flicker of hope emerged at the Khanauri and Shambhu border points on Saturday as the central government extended a proposal to protesting farmers, sparking anticipation of a breakthrough in their year-long standoff. Farmer leader Kaka Singh Kotra confirmed receiving the proposal, saying, “Leaders of both forums are discussing it, and we will respond soon.”…

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Day 50 of indefinite fast: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health deteriorating | India News – Times of India

Day 50 of indefinite fast: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health deteriorating | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal entered 50th day of indefinite fast on Tuesday pressing for legal guarantee to minimum support price for crops.Since November 26 last year, Dallewal, who serves as the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), has been observing hunger strike at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana. He…

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Farm protester dies, Dallewal’s health worsens on Day 48 of fast | India News – Times of India

Farm protester dies, Dallewal’s health worsens on Day 48 of fast | India News – Times of India

A farmer during their ongoing agitation at the Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Punjab. (PTI file photo) BATHINDA/PATIALA: Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Sunday decided to reschedule its proposed unity meeting with the two protesting farmer forums to January 13, even as farmer representative Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health deteriorated with his fast unto death stir…

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‘Life hanging by a thread’: Doctors on farmer leader Dallewal’s health as fast enters Day 24 | India News – Times of India

‘Life hanging by a thread’: Doctors on farmer leader Dallewal’s health as fast enters Day 24 | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Doctors on Thursday described the condition of Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered its 24th day, as critical after he fainted for 8-10 minutes at the Khanauri border protest site. Doctors attending to him warned of risks of cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure.“His life is hanging by a thread,” said…

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‘Batoge toh lutoge’: Tikait’s call for farmers as Dallewal’s fast enters 21st day | India News – Times of India

‘Batoge toh lutoge’: Tikait’s call for farmers as Dallewal’s fast enters 21st day | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) leader Rakesh Tikait on Monday urged farmers’ groups to unite for a joint fight, saying, “Batoge toh lutoge, sabko ikkhate rehna padega,” as Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal‘s fast-unto-death entered its 21st day. Tikait expressed deep concern over Dallewal’s health, as the 70-year-old cancer patient continues his protest…

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