Trouble in BKU's paradise! BKU splits into two organisations, expels Rakesh Tikait and his brother
16 May 2022 12:06:48
Delhi, May 16: It seems like all is not well in Bharatiya Kisan Union(BKU), as the farmer’s organisation has expelled its "farmer leader" Rakesh Tikait, and his brother Naresh Tikait from orgnisation for their Political activities. The Tikait brothers have been accused of playing politics and working in the interests of political parties.
After the development, farmer leader, Rajesh Singh Chauhan replaced Naresh Tikait and has been appointed as the new BKU (Apolitical) chief. With that, the farmer's organisation has been divided into two factions.
While addressing the media, Chauhan remarked that a lot of hard work had been put into creating the unified Bhartiya Kisan Union, which was built to safeguard the interests of the farmers. However, the organization under the Tikaits was turning into a 'political zone'.
The new BKU (apolitical) chief remarked, “We have no comment on Rakesh Tikait, or Naresh Tikait, they can keep doing what they want to do. But the BKU was turned into a political zone. It was inspired by politics.”
He emphasised, “We spoke to Rakesh Tikait and expressed our concerns. We did a lot of hard work to create BKU, but he asked us to support one party. We object to that. Our motive is to look into the problems of farmers. We will not work for any party.”
Meanwhile, the BKU expelled Chauhan and six other office-bearers for anti-outfit activities.
Reacting to the formation of the new outfit, BKU leader Rakesh Tikait in Bulandshahr alleged, “Those who have left the organisation have done so on the behest of the government. This will not impact us and the BKU will grow stronger.” Tikait also attacked the central government for “trying to divide farmers”.
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