Election Rallies Should be On Hold Until Polls Declared In Punjab: SKM
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on September 10 advised political parties of Punjab not to conduct election rallies as it impacts the campaigns by cultivators. However, the three parties including Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal, and Aam Aadmi Party disagreed with the decision. “They will face the music if they refuse to accept our appeal and it will be considered as anti-farmer," BS Rajewal president of Bhartiya Kisan Union said.
Tags: Bhartiya Kisan Union, Farmers, Punjab, Election Commission
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Maharashtra Police Denies Mahapanchayat Rally Permission To Rakesh Tikait
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait was denied permission to conduct a 'Mahapanchayat' rally in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district. The district administration on February 19 cited the surge in COVID-19 cases as the reason for denial. The rally, earlier scheduled on February 20 at Azad Maidan in Yavatmal city, was called to mark protest against the Centre's contentious farm laws. However, organisers have warned to stage a sit-in if the… read-more
Tags: Bhartiya Kisan Union, rakesh tikait, Farmers' Protest, Maharashtra , Kisan Mahapanchayat
Courtesy: India Today
Farmer's Protest Might Last Till October: BKU Leader Rakesh Tikait
Farmer’s leader Rakesh Tikait on February 2 claimed that the ongoing protests might continue till October as they will not return until the three laws are taken back. Reportedly, the announcement came after the Bhartiya Kisan Union's Tikait met Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. Besides, Tikait said our slogan is – “kanoon wapsi nahi, to ghar wapsi nahi.” Moreover, Tikait claimed the Republic Day violence was done to portray farmers as… read-more
Tags: Farmers' Protest, rakesh tikait, Bhartiya Kisan Union, Farm Bill
Courtesy: LiveMint
BKU Leader Rakesh Tikait Says Farmers Prepared To Stay Till May 2024
Chances of the farmer's protest coming to an end any soon are very low, hinted Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait. Stating that the farmers are prepared to protest till May 2024, he further termed the ongoing protest as an "ideological revolution". Tikait said the farmers from villages did not want them to go back until the three laws were repealed and a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price is provided.
Tags: Farmers Protest, Bhartiya Kisan Union, rakesh tikait, Indian Farmers
Courtesy: The Times of India