The Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav and Director of Home Affairs Mayank Yadav held a meeting with farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to enquire about his health after a hunger strike at the Khanauri Border.
Wrestler turned politician Vinesh Phogat urged people from across the country to participate in the farmers' protest staged at the Khanauri border in Haryana.
Speaking to ANI, Yadav said "We enquired about the health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. We gave him a message from Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. Punjab CM is worried about him. We have appealed to provide medical assistance to Jagjit Singh Dallewal and other farmer leaders.. Jagjit Sing
Pandher claimed that 17 farmers were injured after the police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters at the Shambhu Border. He further alleged that several farmers are in serious condition and accused the authorities of negligence in providing treatment at the hospital.
Farmer leader, Sarwan Singh Pandher announced that a tractor march will be organised on December 16 outside Punjab followed by a 'Rail Roko' in Punjab on December 18. The announcement came hours after the 'Jathha' of 101 farmers which was blocked by the police at the Shambhu border follow
"Both the forums have decided to withdraw the 'Jattha' today. We are hearing that 17-18 people have been injured. We will hold a press conference after some time and inform you about further action," said farmer leader Pandher.
Security forces used tear gas and water cannons on the 'Jathha' of farmers who were marching for 'Delhi Kooch' from the Shambhu border after they remained firm in their resolve to press forward with their demonstration on Saturday afternoon.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an increase in the limit for collateral-free agricultural loans will be increased from Rs 1.6 lakh per borrower to Rs 2 lakh, effective from January 1, 2025.
A farmer leader at the site spoke to police through the barricades and said, "SP Sahab, we want to march to Delhi peacefully, we request you to not block our protest, please give us the road. We should be allowed to move ahead. Our voice should not be suppressed by these iron and stone ba
The apex court on Friday asked the Union government and Punjab to ensure necessary medical aid is provided to farmer Jagjit Singh Dallewal, the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), who has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanouri border.
The Haryana government has ordered a temporary suspension of mobile internet, SMS, and dongle services in the Ambala district from December 14-17 to prevent spread of misinformation and potential law-and-order disruptions following the "Delhi Kooch" call by farmers' organizations amid the