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 rally was not allowed.