Punjab Government Officials Meet Fasting Farmer Leader Amid Protests

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a farmer leader, is on an indefinite fast for over a month, urging the Central government to consider the farmers' demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP. Punjab officials met Dallewal to monitor his health, urging medical intervention due to his critical condition.

A high-level delegation from the Punjab government met farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Friday, as concerns grew over his health after a month-long fast demanding government action.

Despite urgings from officials and medical teams formed to provide round-the-clock monitoring, Dallewal remains adamant about refusing treatment.

State and union governments face increasing pressure to negotiate with the protesting farmers, with Dallewal's health worsening, prompting calls for urgent intervention.