WATCH: Black ink thrown at Rakesh Tikait during Bengaluru event; 3 detained
India | May 30, 2022 15:51 ISTFollowing the ink attack, Rakesh Tikait today alleged security was not provided by the local police for the event in Bengaluru.
Following the ink attack, Rakesh Tikait today alleged security was not provided by the local police for the event in Bengaluru.
Earlier on Monday, the Supreme Court cancelled the bail granted by the Allahabad High Court to Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, in the case and asked him to surrender within a week.
Tikait also added that the farmer umbrella body Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) will back every Chief Minister who fights for the farmers' issues.
A police team on Monday visited the house of Rakesh Tikait and recorded his statement after he lodged a complaint wherein he claimed to receive a call threatening to kill him.
“In the great festival of democracy, the decision of the people is paramount. The farmers' movement showed its effect. We hope that all the governments that have been formed will work for to uplift farmers and labourers in their respective states. Congratulations to all on the victory,” Tikait tweeted in Hindi.
Ashish Mishra, the son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra, is a key accused in the case and the Allahabad High Court granted him bail on February 10.
UP Election 2022: The national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), which is a part of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), said those talking on communal lines will not witness electoral gains in the region.
Earlier in December last year, the SKM had announced the suspension of their year-long agitation after they received a letter from the Central government, with promises of forming a committee on MSP.
While discussing the issues of farmers in Western UP, and how they play a crucial role in the polls, Tikait's fury raged up. He abruptly alleged that the camera and the pen are guarded by a gun.
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait lost his cool while speaking during India TV election special conclave Chunav Manch. Tikait raised objection over images of temple and mosque on stage background. Watch how India TV's Saurav Sharma response to him.
Tikait said the farm leaders will hold a protest on January 31, to remind the government of their unfulfilled promises regarding a law for MSP guarantee and other farm issues that have still not been addressed.
Naresh Tikait had earlier announced extending support towards the Samajwadi Party-Rashtriya Lok Dal (SP-RLD) alliance in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.
Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the SP-RLD alliance, Congress, SP and Bahujan Samaj Party have released the list of their candidates.
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Rakesh Tikait spoke Exclusively with India TV anchor Meenakshi Joshi on PM Modi's security breach during his recent visit to Punjab Ferozabad. Watch the full interview.
PM Modi was scheduled to visit Ferozepur on Wednesday to lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 42,750 crore.
His statement comes days after the Centre repealed the three agricultural laws against which several farmers' unions had been protesting for nearly a year.
The national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) continued his attack on the Centre as he returned home after 383 days of protest at Ghazipur on Delhi's border.
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait has warned people against using his photographs on political hoardings.
Responding to whether he will join any party or contest elections, Tikait said, "I'm not going to contest any election and no political party should use my name or photo in their posters."
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