Punjab Farmers Escalate Protest with Fast Unto Death

Protesting Punjab farmers have intensified their movement against the Centre by launching a fast-unto-death campaign. Led by Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been fasting for 50 days, the farmers demand a legal guarantee for minimum support prices. His health is deteriorating, concerning supporters.

In an escalation of their ongoing protest against the central government, Punjab farmers announced that a group of 111 individuals wearing black clothing would begin a fast-unto-death on Wednesday. This move aims to press the government to meet the farmers' demands.

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a prominent farmer leader, has already been fasting for 50 days and is facing severe health issues, including trouble consuming water and the threat of multi-organ failure. Dallewal and his supporters are seeking a legal guarantee for a minimum support price for crops.

Farmer leaders, rallying behind the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), have criticized the government's inaction. Despite his health declining, Dallewal has refused medical assistance. The protest has drawn attention from various groups and leaders across Haryana and Punjab.