Punjab farmers' march to Chandigarh was largely restricted by police, with many being detained and later released. SKM condemned the police action and stated that more than 15,000 farmers joined the protests across the state. Meanwhile, Jagjit Singh Dallewal completed 100 days of his fast unto death, urging the central government to accept farmers' demands regarding MSP.
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