North India Statesman
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Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallawal abolished the fast unto death for 4 consecutive days. He broke the fast by taking water this morning. The decision was taken following the efforts of the special team formed to persuade the Supreme Court’s order and to persuade them. The Punjab government gave this information in court on Friday.
Supreme Court appreciated farmer leader Dallewal
During the hearing, Justice Suryakant and Justice N.K. Singh’s bench praised Dallawal as a true farmer leader. The court said,
“We know that some people do not want to solve the problems of farmers, but we are aware of the whole situation.”
Demonstrating farmers withdrew from Khanouri and Shambhu border
Punjab government Advocate General (AG) Gurminder Singh told the court that farmers have been removed from Khanouri and Shambhu border. Along with this, all the highways and roads blocked due to the protests of the farmers have now opened.
Supreme Court directive – Committee submitted report on farmers’ demands
The court ordered a three -member committee led by the former High Court Judge to present a status report on the progress made on the demands of the farmers.
Punjab government officials relief from contempt action
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The contempt proceedings against the DGP and Chief Secretary of the Punjab government were also abolished.
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The government was accused of not providing proper medical facilities to Dallewal, due to which this proceedings started.
Action intensified after talks between farmers and government on 19 March
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On March 19, there was a meeting of farmer leaders with the Central Government and the Punjab government officials.
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Many farmer leaders were taken into custody after the meeting.
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After this, the Punjab government removed the farmers who were protesting from Khanouri and Shambhu border.
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Barricading from Haryana was also removed, which made the movement of people smooth.
Punjab government got success in removing farmers
The Punjab government finally got success in removing the farmers’ strikes which lasted for more than a year. Now the roads have been started smoothly and the general public is relieved.
