Farmer leader Rocket Tikait has announced Bharat Bandh on 16 February. He has appealed to the farmers not to work in the fields and keep their shops closed. Giving more information about Bharat Bandh, Rakesh Tikait said that issues like MSP, job, Agniveer and pension will be raised on this day.
What did Rakesh Tikait say?
While talking to the media, Rakesh Tikait said that many other unions are involved with the Sayant Kisan Morcha regarding Bharat Bandh. Tikait further said that farmers should not go to their fields on 16 February nor do any work on that day. He said that this day should be observed as Amavasya. When there was Amavasya, we did not work for a day. 16 February is Amavasya for farmers. If there is an agricultural strike in the country, it will send a big message.