Farmers Call For ‘Punjab Bandh’ Today; Protest Garners Massive Support

Farmers continue protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border, demanding a legal guarantee for MSP, with Jagjit Singh Dallewal on a 34-day hunger strike; farmer leaders emphasize following Gandhian principles and urge the government to decide on using force. The Punjab government has urged Dallewal to accept medical treatment, which he has refused, as farmer leaders criticize the Centre for ignoring their demands and call for nationwide support at Khanauri Morcha. A Punjab bandh is planned on Monday, emergency services will operate, as Dallewal remains steadfast in his fast until the government meets farmers’ demands.

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