Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, December 15 –
Leader of the Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Sunday visited the farmers' protest site at the Khanauri border, expressing solidarity with farm union leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast unto death has entered its 20th day. Bajwa inquired about Dallewal’s well-being and reaffirmed the Congress party’s commitment to the farmers’ struggle.
Speaking with Dallewal, Bajwa emphasized that both the Indian National Congress and Punjab Congress stand firmly with the farming community in their fight for justice, including their demand for a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP).
“The Congress party fully supports the farmers in their rightful demands,” Bajwa said. “I urge every Punjab Congress worker to stand in solidarity with our farmers and contribute to this historic movement. Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s sacrifice reflects the indomitable spirit of our farming community. We are committed to ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected.”
Bajwa’s visit underscored his solidarity with the farmers and reaffirmed his call for justice for Punjab’s agricultural community.