Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk meets fasting farmer leader Dallewal
The Hindu
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk supports fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal at Khanauri border protest site.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday (December 28, 2024) met with farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been fasting for over a month in support of protesting farmers’ demands, at the Khanauri border demonstration site.
Mr. Wangchuk met Mr. Dallewal (70) in the presence of other farmer leaders from the two unions spearheading the ongoing agitation.
After the meeting, Mr. Wangchuk told media persons that his meeting was “mainly to bring good wishes and warm support on behalf of the people of Ladakh”.
He said that in view of his prolonged fasting, Mr. Dallewal could barely speak, though he emphasised the purpose of meeting him was not to have any long conversation but just to extend support.
Mr. Wangchuk appealed to the people to have their sympathies with the farmers, saying, “The food we eat is produced by the farmers.”
Mr. Dallewal’s indefinite hunger strike entered its 33rd day on Saturday (December 28, 2024).
Farmers have been on a protest over several demands, including a legal guarantee for a Minimum Support Price (MSP).
