Centre should have opened talks with Bengal farmers: Rakesh Tikait ahead of his meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee
Confirming his meeting with CM Banerjee, Tikait said he will meet the West Bengal CM around 3 pm on Wednesday (June 9).
Jun 09, 2021, 14:30 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi is becoming North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait
Tikait said that said if someone raises his voice against the government, they are punished and compared the incumbent NDA government with the dictatorial regime in North Korea.
Jun 02, 2021, 11:43 AM IST
Farm laws: Protesting farmers to observe 'Black Day' in Delhi on May 26
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said that protesting farmers will burn the effigy of the government while people can protest by putting black flags outside their homes and on their vehicles. "Is putting a black flag a crime? We are upset with somebody and we are using it as a sign (of protest)," he said.
May 25, 2021, 23:41 PM IST
6 from Delhi's Tikri border booked for abduction, gangrape of 25-year-old Bengal activist
The Haryana Police formed a SIT after the woman's father alleged she was raped when she had gone to the border point with some members of an outfit supporting the protest against the Centre's new farm laws.
May 10, 2021, 19:45 PM IST
Farmers ready to talk if Centre invites, demands remain unchanged: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said, "The talks with the government would resume from the same point where it had ended on January 22."
Apr 12, 2021, 07:15 AM IST
Stones pelted at farmer leader Rakesh Tikait's convoy, BKU blames ABVP for attack
Tikait, however, was not in his car when the stones were allegedly pelted, Bhiwadi Superintendent of Police Ram Murti Joshi said, adding no one was injured in the incident.
Apr 02, 2021, 22:32 PM IST
'Bharat Bandh' on March 26 as farmers' protest against farm laws completes 4 months
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmer unions, has called for a Bharat Bandh on March 26, from 6 AM to 6 PM. During this time all road and rail transport, markets and other public places will be closed across the country.
Mar 25, 2021, 11:45 AM IST
Bharat Bandh on March 26: Kisan Morcha appeals people to honour 'Annadata'
We appeal to the people of the country to make this Bharat Bandh a success and honour their 'Annadata'," farmer leader Darshan Pal said.
Mar 24, 2021, 23:04 PM IST
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait demands COVID-19 vaccination for protesting farmers
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait said, "We demand that those who are protesting here should be given the COVID19 vaccine. I will also take the vaccine shot."
Mar 18, 2021, 16:09 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Mamata-Tikait's vote fixing?
This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke in which we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. In today's episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' we will discuss- Mamata-Tikait's vote fixing?
Mar 15, 2021, 20:36 PM IST
New mandi will be opened in Parliament: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait in West Bengal's Nandigram
Rakesh Tikait said in Nandigram, "The day Samyukt Morcha decides, a new mandi will be opened at Parliament. The crops will be sold at the minimum support price (MSP).
Mar 14, 2021, 00:05 AM IST
West Bengal Election 2021: Our target is to defeat BJP, says Rakesh Tikait
Before the elections in Bengal, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait has also reached Bengal where he told Zee News that his aim is only to defeat the BJP.
Mar 13, 2021, 20:02 PM IST
Don’t vote for BJP: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait urges people ahead of West Bengal polls
The BKU leader's agenda for Bengal visit includes discussing the issue of MSP and the three controversial farm laws with the farmers of the state.
Mar 13, 2021, 18:34 PM IST
Will hold meeting with farmers in Kolkata on March 13: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait
"The government has gone to Kolkata. They will return in one and a half month. We are also going there. We will meet the government there only," said Tikait.
Mar 07, 2021, 19:52 PM IST
BKU farmers announce series of Mahapanchayats in March, Rakesh Tikait to attend all
The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has released the list of Mahapanchayats to be held from February 28 to March 22 in various parts of the country. BKU leader Rakesh Tikait will be attending all the ‘Mahapanchayats’ starting from February 28 at Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
Feb 28, 2021, 21:34 PM IST
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait may be arrested on March 8 in MP, know what’s the case
A Madhya Pradesh court has issued an arrest warrant against Tikait in connection with a 2012 attempt to murder and rioting case in the state’s Anuppur district. Tikait had led a BKU protest against a power plant in the Jaithari area, which turned violent, leading to injuries to policemen and torching of vehicles. Over 100 people, including Tikait, were arrested under Sections 147 (rioting), 148 (rioting with armed weapon), 149 (unlawful assembly), 307 (attempt to murder) of the IPC, an official said.
Feb 26, 2021, 14:34 PM IST
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait may be arrested on March 8 as MP court issues arrest warrant
A court in MP has issued an arrest warrant against Tikait in connection with an attempt to murder and rioting case of 2012. The BKU leader has recently warned that the farmers would march to the Parliament if the three agricultural laws are not taken back. Tikait said, "A call would be made for taking farm protests to the Parliament."
Feb 25, 2021, 13:36 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Is there an plan to have a second tractor rally in Delhi?
In this segment of Taal Thok Ke, we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. In this episode of 'Taal Thok Ke', we discuss: Is there an plan to have a second tractor rally in Delhi?
Feb 24, 2021, 19:32 PM IST
Rakesh Tikait warns Centre of ‘Parliament march with 40 lakh tractors’ if farm laws not repealed
Speaking at a farmers’ rally in Sikar in Rajasthan on Tuesday, Tikait said, "Our next call will be for a march to Parliament. We will tell them before marching. This time it won’t be just 4 lakh tractors but 40 lakh tractors will go there if farm laws are not taken back."
Feb 24, 2021, 13:06 PM IST
Rakesh Tikait addresses ‘kisan mahapanchayat’, urges farmers to throw 'king of looters' out of Delhi, top highlights
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait addressed 'Kisan mahapanchayat' in Haryana and Rajasthan on Monday. Tikait warned that farmers’ ongoing protest against the Centre's three farm laws could go on for a long time. He also urged the agitating farmers to force "the king of looters" out of Delhi
Feb 23, 2021, 08:13 AM IST
