Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on a 41-day hunger strike for MSP and farmer issues, faces severe health complications, including dizziness and vomiting. Despite multiple interventions and Supreme Court directives for medical aid, Dallewal steadfastly refuses treatment. Protests continue at the Khanauri border.
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