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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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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Supreme Court raps Punjab government over Dallewal health, seeks report in 24 hours – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Friday asked chief secretary and police chief of Punjab why contempt proceedings be not initiated against them for non-compliance of its Dec 20 order for hospitalisation of farmer Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-on-to-death at Shambhu border for almost a month.Holding a rare vacation bench during winter break, a…

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