'To strengthen farmers' protest, we've decided to hold two more rallies': Rakesh Tikait

As farmers' protest at Delhi borders completed seven months, the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait announced that farmers would hold two more rallies. After a meeting which was held on Saturday, it was decided to strengthen the ongoing farmers' protest. "We have decided to hold two more rallies," he said. Also Read | Reports of BKU leader Rakesh Tikait’s arrest are FAKE: Delhi Police Giving details about the same, Rakesh Tikait informed that one of the tractor rallies would be held on July 9 in which people from Shamli and Bhagpat will be present, it will reach Singhu border on July 10. Also Read | Google, Jio teams jointly developed ‘JioPhone Next’: Mukesh Ambani Meanwhile, another rally would be held on July 24 in which people from Bijnor and Meerut will be present. On the night of July 24, they will halt at Meerut toll and on July 25, the rally will reach here (Delhi-Ghazipur), Bharatiya Kisan Union leader said. Farmers on Saturday hold “Kheti bachao, loktantra bachao” diwas and submitted a memorandum to the Governors of various states. It may be recalled that there have been no talks between the Centre and farmers after Republic Day violence in Delhi. Farmers have been protesting against the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020. -PTC News