New Delhi, April 6 -- Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Ravneet Singh Bittu has fervently appealed to senior farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to end his fast and join talks with the central government on farmer demands.

In a video message, Bittu addressed Dallewal, "Your health is more important, and your life is precious for the people of Punjab as your leadership would always be needed for the struggle of farmers and farm labourers".

Bittu said that all BJP ministers and senior leaders during the Lok Sabha session had inquired from him about wellbeing of Dallewal and extended their wishes for his wellbeing.

He said that the central government had held a series of meetings on the demands of farmers and wanted...