On Thursday, The Supreme Court pulled up the Punjab government and said its officials and some farmer leaders are creating a false impression in media that attempts are being made to break farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast.
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said it needs to clarify that court has never directed to break Dallewal’s protest but is only concerned with his health and wants medical aid to be provided to him urgently. Justice Surya Kant said the court does not want to say much but it appears that Punjab government officials and some farmer leaders are making irresponsible statements in media to further complicate the situation on the ground.
“We need to check the bonafide of some farmer leaders towards Dallewal,” the bench observed. Punjab advocate general Gurminder Singh denied any such attempt to complicate the situation and said efforts are being made to persuade Dallewal to take medical aid without breaking his fast.
“If the State fails, then the Union will,” Justice Kant warned. AG assured that the State will take steps. “If your officers are here, hope they have got the message,” Justice Kant said. The Chief Secretary and DGP of Punjab were required to attend virtually today.
Justice Kant also lashed out against persons who were making “irresponsible statements” to complicate the issue. “There are people who are making irresponsible statements. We are aware. There are some so-called farmers leaders who are making irresponsible statements to complicate things. What are their bona fides is a matter to be looked into,” Justice Kant said.
