Rakesh Tikait
Rakesh Tikait | |
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Tikait in a public meeting | |
| Born | 4 June 1969 Sisauli, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Education | Meerut University (MA, LLB) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Organization | Bharatiya Kisan Union |
| Known for | Repelling Controversial Farm Laws (2020) |
| Spouse |
Sunita Devi (m. 1985) |
| Children | 3 |
| Father | Mahendra Singh Tikait |
Rakesh Tikait (born 4 June 1969) is an Indian farmer rights activist and national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU). He successfully led the farmer protests in 2020-2021 to cause repeal of three farmer laws implemented by the Indian government.