Farmers End Mass Fast After Dallewal Receives Medical Aid

A significant breakthrough emerged in the ongoing farmers' protest as 121 farmers ended their fast-unto-death on Sunday after their leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal accepted medical assistance, following the Centre's invitation for talks scheduled for February 14 in Chandigarh.

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The 70-year-old Dallewal, who had been surviving only on water since November 26 at the Khanauri border point, finally agreed to receive medical aid after prolonged persuasion from fellow farmer leaders. The development came after a high-level Central delegation extended an invitation for dialogue to address the farmers' demands.

"It is not a big victory for us, but we were successful in getting a shut door open," Punjab farmer leaders stated, reflecting on the Centre's willingness to resume negotiations.

Dallewal, who had steadfastly refused medical intervention, finally yielded to his colleagues' concerns.

According to farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar, Dallewal's resistance continued until the very end. "We kept requesting him for medical aid, but he refused till the end," Kohar revealed. Finally, with visible sadness, Dallewal told his fellow leaders, "Do whatever you feel is right."

Subsequently, a panel of eight doctors administered medical assistance through an intravenous drip.