Dallewal: SC should think of kin of those who died by suicide, not me

Thousands of farmers gathered at the Khanauri border on Saturday in a massive show of strength as their leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's fast-unto-death entered its 40th day, defying Supreme Court directives and refusing medical intervention despite his deteriorating health.

- Karam Prakash

PATIALA:

Dallewal was brought to the main stage in an ambulance with a medical team. He rejected concerns about his health, instead highlighting the broader crisis facing India's agricultural community.

"Already over 7 lakh farmers have committed suicide owing to the distress in the farming sector. The Supreme Court should think of children and family members of the farmers who have committed suicide rather than my health," Dallewal, who leads the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) non-political, said, his address interrupted twice as he needed water.