In Chandigarh, Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Daljit Singh Cheema has criticized AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of using the farmers' issue for political gain. Cheema claims that the Punjab government is being controlled by leaders in Delhi.
The Supreme Court has clarified that its orders to provide medical aid to farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike since November 26, are for his health and not to break his fast. The court emphasized that Dallewal can continue his protest under medical supervision.
The court noted that there seems to be a deliberate attempt by Punjab government officers to misrepresent its orders as pressure to end the fast. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and Sudhanshu Dhulia, stressed that Dallewal's life is precious and that he is not aligned with any political ideologies.
The court has scheduled a hearing for a contempt petition against the Punjab Chief Secretary and Director General of Police for not complying with a previous order. The Chief Secretary has been asked to file a compliance affidavit.
Dallewal, the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanouri border, demanding a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
SAD stands for Shiromani Akali Dal, which is a political party in Punjab, India. It is one of the oldest regional parties in the country and mainly represents the Sikh community.
Daljit Singh Cheema is a leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal party. He is involved in politics in Punjab and often speaks on issues affecting the state.
Arvind Kejriwal is the Chief Minister of Delhi and a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He is known for his focus on anti-corruption and governance reforms.
Jagjit Singh Dallewal is a farmers' leader in Punjab. He is known for advocating for farmers' rights and was on a hunger strike to protest against certain issues.
A hunger strike is when someone refuses to eat to protest against something they believe is wrong. It is a way to draw attention to their cause.
The Supreme Court is the highest judicial court in India. It makes important decisions on legal matters and ensures laws are followed correctly.
A contempt petition is a legal document filed in court when someone believes that a court order has not been followed. It asks the court to take action against those who disobeyed the order.
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