Bathinda: Following the directions of the Supreme Court, Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav and a Union home ministry senior official met fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal at the Khanauri border of Punjab and Haryana on Sunday.
“We have come to ensure emergent medical care facilities are provided to the fasting leader. We have provided well-equipped ambulances and other equipment at the site. We appeal to the farmers to accept the medical care facilities on humanitarian grounds in coordination with the state govt,” the DGP told mediapersons after holding talks with Dallewal.
Dallewal has been sitting on a fast-unto death for various demands, mainly legal guarantee for MSP, since Nov 26. The Supreme Court had earlier noted the importance of Dallewal as a senior farmer leader and emphasised the need to prioritise his health and life in the larger context of agricultural issues.
The DGP said that Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann is in communication with the central govt to resume dialogue with the protesting farmers.
Mayank Mishra, director, Union ministry of home affairs, said that he had come to listen to their demands of farmers according to the orders of the Supreme Court.