The Economic Times

Rakesh Tikait threatens agitation by BKU if Centre, UP govt fail to meet farmers' demands

Rakesh Tikait threatened agitation if farmer demands are not met. The Bhartiya Kisan Union seeks a legal MSP guarantee from the government. They also want sugarcane prices raised to Rs 500 per quintal. Farmers also demand increased land circle rates and agricultural area protection. A memorandum with sixteen demands was submitted to officials.