Know the latest updates about the health condition of Jagjit Singh Dallewal along with his bio, age, village and net worth
Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a leader of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, has been reported to be in critical condition after abstaining from food for over 20 days. The 70-year-old farmer leader has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border, situated between Punjab and Haryana, as part of a protest urging the central government to address the demands of agitating farmers.
Who is Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) farmer leader on fast unto death, biography, age, family, village, son, property and net worth
Through a video conference with the Supreme Court, Dallewal conveyed his sentiments, emphasizing the necessity of an MSP Guarantee Law. He highlighted the parliamentary committee’s recommendation, pointing out its potential benefits for farmers, the rural economy, and the nation at large.
Jagjit Singh Dallewal is on his 29th day of hunger strike for MSP. He’s lost 25 kg fighting for farmers’ rights. And the government? Busy playing corporate puppet. How long will this silence continue?@narendramodi @AgriGoI @BhagwantMann #DallewalSacrificingForFarmers pic.twitter.com/oEyBhXX6OI
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Who is Jagjit Singh Dallewal?
The 70-year-old farmer leader, who heads the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political), owns 17 acres agricultural land at his native village Dallewal in Faridkot but his exact net worth isn’t known.
Dallewal’s son Gurpinderpal Dallewal had revealed, “He transferred 4,5 acres to me, two acres in the name of my wife law Harpreet Kaur and the remaining 10.5 acres in the name of my son Jigarjot Singh. He told us that his fast unto death was going to be an aar-paar ki ladai (decisive battle) for the farmers”.
After making his will, Dallewal said that he has transferred some land to his daughter-in-law so that she remains financially secure, “Normally, the daughters-in-law are called ‘begani’ throughout their married life. I believe, a woman who comes to your house, takes care of the family, fulfils all responsibilities, deserves to be owned by the family as their own.”
Jagjit’s health has reportedly deteriorated significantly, with medical experts warning that his condition is precarious with this being his fifth hunger strike in five years. According to doctors, he is at risk of cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure due to prolonged fasting. Having commenced his hunger strike on November 26, the farmer leader aims to secure a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) on all crops, among other demands.
Born in Dallewal village in Faridkot, Dallewal, who comes from a farming background, completed his postgraduate studies at Punjabi University. He currently serves as the president of the Bhartiya Kisan Union, which separated from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) after differences arose in 2022. In July of that year, Dallewal established the SKM (non-political) with other like-minded farmer leaders, which now includes 150 farmer unions.
In preparation for his indefinite hunger strike, Dallewal reportedly made his will, transferring his property to his son, daughter-in-law, and grandson. His son, Gurpinderpal, shared that the farmer leader had declared this protest to be a decisive battle for the farming community. Dallewal also ensured financial security for his daughter-in-law, a move that earned him admiration as a progressive farmer leader.
Dallewal, who has participated in hunger strikes previously, is said to draw inspiration from Anna Hazare’s activism. He had joined Hazare’s protest in 2018, which sought the implementation of the Lokpal Act and solutions for agrarian distress. His last hunger strike occurred in June 2023, during which he protested outside the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) office in Patiala to advocate for 21 farmer-related demands.
Notably, the ongoing farmers’ protest, spearheaded by the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and the SKM, has been active since February. Their key demands include a legal guarantee for MSP, debt waivers, pensions for farmers and laborers, withdrawal of police cases, and justice for victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence.
Today, on the 29th day of his fast unto death, I had the distinct honor of meeting Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a truly extraordinary individual whose unwavering resolve and profound insights left a deep and lasting impact on me. Despite the physical toll of his protest, his strength… pic.twitter.com/l4RflMAr39
— HARSHIT S NAIN (@harshitsnain) December 24, 2024