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Mahendra Singh Tikait

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Farmer leader and co-founder of Bharatiya Kisan Union

IndiaLived 1935 to 2011 · aged 75
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Ch. Mahendra Singh Tikait was an Indian farmer leader, activist, and president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), an organisation advocating for farmers’ rights in India.

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A Bhartiya Kisan Union delegation led by Shri Mahendra Singh Tikait is calling on the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, in New Delhi.A Bhartiya Kisan Union delegation led by Shri Mahendra Singh Tikait is calling on the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, in New Delhi.Mahendra Singh Tikait in his village, sitting with farmersMahendra Singh Tikait in his village, sitting with farmersChaudhary Mahendra Singh Tikait protesting in the Red Fort.Chaudhary Mahendra Singh Tikait protesting in the Red Fort.

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Ch. Mahendra Singh Tikait was an Indian farmer leader, activist, and president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), an organisation advocating for farmers’ rights in India. Tikait emerged as a distinguished figure in the history of Indian agriculture, leading numerous large-scale farmers’ movements, particularly in Western Uttar Pradesh, to demand fair prices for crops, loan waivers, and better agricultural policies. Nicknamed as Baba Tikait, he played a noted role in Jat community leadership of northern India. He was also Chaudhary (head) of the Baliyan Khap.

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India
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2011 · aged 75
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6 languages

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