Underlining that all the demands of farmers are related to the Union government, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said the state would oppose any move to once again pass "draconian anti-farmers laws" through the back door.

All demands of farmers relating to Centre, nothing to do with state, says Punjab CM

Urges union government to open dialogue with the farmers

Punjab CM slams Modi government for anti-farming stance

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it has never directed to end the hunger strike of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast unto death, but is only concerned with his health.

Never directed to end Dallewal’s hunger strike: SC on farmers’ protest

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred till January 2 the hearing on a contempt plea seeking action against the Chief Secretary of Punjab for not complying with its earlier orders, where the Punjab government was directed to hospitalise farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal.

Farmers protest: SC grants additional time to Punjab govt to hospitalise Dallewal

From the introduction of the Vande Bharat Express to the year-long farmers' movement, 2024 will be remembered for various major events in Punjab.

Punjab 2024: Farmers' agitation, Diljit’s concert & terrorist attacks among 18 major incidents of the year

Punjab is closed in support of farmers who are agitating for 13 demands, including the guarantee of MSP of crops, the farmers have closed the highway and have sat on the Amritsar-Delhi and Jalandhar-Delhi national highways.

Punjab farmer bandh live update: Groom extends support to bandh on Jalandhar-Ludhiana Highway

The bandh call was given in support of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who has been on a hunger strike for more than a month seeking the implementation of farmers' demands.

Punjab farmer bandh live update: roads blocked, train services disrupted

Punjab is closed in support of farmers who are agitating for 13 demands, including the guarantee of MSP of crops, farmers have closed the highway and have sat on the Amritsar-Delhi and Jalandhar-Delhi national highways.

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