Group of 111 farmers begins fast unto death in solidarity with ailing Dallewal

The protesting farmers have expressed concern over Dallewal's "deteriorating" health, saying the 70-year-old risks "multiple organ failure" because of the prolonged fasting.

Dallewal, who is the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), has been on the indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri border point between Punjab and Haryana since November 26 last year.

The farmers have been protesting over various demands, including a legally guaranteed minimum support price (MSP) for their crops.