The Kanwar Yatra is set to commence on July 10. Amid the preparations, controversy has erupted over an alleged "identity campaign" being run by certain Hindu organisations along the yatra route, prompting national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), Rakesh Tikait, to issue a
Bharatiya Kisan Union President Naresh Tikait on Monday called the government's decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan a "wrong decision," saying that "every farmer needs water."
Calling for unity among farmers, Rakesh Tikait, farmer leader and national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), stated on Saturday that the formation of multiple farmer organisations has resulted in land acquisitions where the prices are not increasing and the reason for the e
The protest, organized by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) along with other farmer groups, is being held to demand compensation and benefits related to agricultural reforms, including a legal guarantee for MSP.
Farmer leader and national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), Rakesh Tikait, claimed on Monday that farmers participating in the 'Delhi Chalo' protest were stopped by police barricades as they attempted to march towards Delhi, demanding solutions to agricultural issues and a
"I can't understand why the farmers aren't getting money when the central government has already released Rs 44,000 crore. Money should be given to farmers and paddy must be purchased," he said.
Meanwhile, as per reports, the farmers will resort to a road blockade at a few places in Punjab for an indefinite period from October 26 to protest against the "tardy" paddy procurement and other issues.
Reacting to Haryana assembly elections, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government will be defeated and the Congress will form government in the state. He said that the BJP is facing defeat because they lathi-charged farmers.
The tractor rally of Bharatiya Kisan Union started from Tawa Colony in Seoni Malwa and concluded upon reaching Krishi Upaj Mandi, Seoni Malwa in the district.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday constituted a 10-member National Task Force to make recommendations on the prevention of violence and safe working conditions for medical professionals. The task force includes Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, among others.
After the Union Budget 2024 was presented in Parliament on Tuesday, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait expressed his dissatisfaction, stating that the budget would not benefit farmers on the ground.