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Rakesh Tikait
Who is Rakesh Tikait?
Son of revolutionary farmer leader Mahendra Singh Tikait, Rakesh Tikait is a Delhi Police constable-turned-politician from Uttar Pradesh, who has become a leader in spearheading the farmers' protests. He is the spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU).
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Farmers agitation will intensify across country from Jan 26: Rakesh Tikait
Prominent farmers' leader Rakesh Tikait on Monday announced the farmers movement would be intensified across the country from January 26.
 "Farmers agitation will intensify across country from Jan 26: Rakesh Tikait")
Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait to meet farmers in Buxar today
'I am going to Chausa in Buxar district in support of our farmer brothers and sisters. They were brutally assaulted by the local police on the night of January 11'
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait says he will boycott trials of GM Mustard
He said that there was no reason why the GM Mustard should be allowed into the country after objections from scientists from several countries
 "BKU leader Rakesh Tikait says he will boycott trials of GM Mustard")
BJP wants to rule entire country, weakening all political parties: Tikait
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait alleged that the BJP was weakening all political parties using money power so that it can rule the country all alone
 "BJP wants to rule entire country, weakening all political parties: Tikait")
As farmers return to Delhi, here is what they are protesting about
Apart from unemployment, the withdrawal of the Electrical Reform Bill and implementation of the minimum support price (MSP) on commercial crops were among the major demands of the farmers
 "As farmers return to Delhi, here is what they are protesting about")
Rakesh Tikait detained by police, returns without participating in protest
The SKM and other farmers' groups are organising a 'mahapanchayat' at the Jantar Mantar on Monday
 "Rakesh Tikait detained by police, returns without participating in protest")
Security tightened at Delhi borders, Metro ahead of farmers' mahapanchayat
The Delhi Police has made elaborate security arrangements to avoid any untoward incidents ahead of the mahapanchayat called at the capital's Jantar Mantar by various farmers' groups
 "Security tightened at Delhi borders, Metro ahead of farmers' mahapanchayat")
Tikait extends support to mahapanchayat called in support of Shrikant Tyagi
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait has extended his support to the mahapanchayat called in support of Shrikant Tyagi in Noida
There will be a major people's movement soon, says Rakesh Tikait
The government wants to create more political farm unions, said Tikait
SKM leaders question composition of MSP panel, may give it a miss
Farmers' grouping has also been roiled by factional disputes since year-long agitation was called off
 "SKM leaders question composition of MSP panel, may give it a miss")
Tikait warns of 'agriculture hartal' in India to press for MSP guarantee
Tikait, who is on a three-day tour of Bihar, also urged Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to restore the system of "mandis" and rued the absence of strong farmer bodies in the state.
After farmers, youth suffering from govt decisions: Tikait on Agnipath
The farmers of the country suffered for 13 months due to the "wrong policies" of the BJP-led Centre and now, youngsters are facing the results of a "wrong decision", farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said
 "After farmers, youth suffering from govt decisions: Tikait on Agnipath")
Tikait raises issues of farmers affected due to upcoming Noida Airport
The farmer leader also held interactions with officials of the Noida Authority and the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), the government agencies and stakeholders
Man who attacked Rakesh Tikait in Bengaluru was a murder convict: Police
"Shivakumar Atri (52) is a murder convict, who was released from the Hassan jail in 2015 for his good conduct," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sharanappa S D told PTI.
 "Man who attacked Rakesh Tikait in Bengaluru was a murder convict: Police")
Black ink thrown on farmer leader Tikait in Bengaluru, triggers clashes
Reacting to the incident, Tikait alleged that the ink attack on him was in connivance with the state government.
 "Black ink thrown on farmer leader Tikait in Bengaluru, triggers clashes")
SKM delegation visits Lakhimpur, urges withdrawal of cases against farmers
A delegation of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha visited Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh and met the families of those who died in the October 3 incident there, an official statement said on Thursday.
 "SKM delegation visits Lakhimpur, urges withdrawal of cases against farmers")
Farmers hope to get justice: Tikait on Ashish Mishra's bail cancellation
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait said the Uttar Pradesh government should now work to provide security, compensation and justice to the aggrieved farmers
Will approach SC: Rakesh Tikait on bail to minister's son in Lakhimpur case
Ashish Mishra, the son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra 'Teni', is a key accused in the case and the Allahabad High Court granted him bail on February 10
 "Will approach SC: Rakesh Tikait on bail to minister's son in Lakhimpur case")
UP Polls: Results will be different this time, says Rakesh Tikait
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on Thursday said "peace has replaced the 2013 situation" in Muzaffarnagar and the poll result will be different this time
