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.

(With inputs from agencies.)