BKU Rally

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Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Friday said that the farmers' ongoing agitation will continue

Farmer leaders and the Centre have held several rounds of talks but the impasse remains

Tikait on Thursday said the farmers are ready to talk with the government on the farm laws but made it clear that the discussions should be held without conditions.

Upping the ante against the government, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday said the farmers won't let it sit in peace till their demands are met.

BKU activists staged a protest during a "tractor rally" by the ruling BJP in Naraingarh here on Wednesday to spread awareness among farmers about benefits of three recently enacted farm sector laws

His statement comes after the Kisan Kranti Padyatra was called off on Wednesday morning

Steps in after violence, police action at Delhi border and assures action; protestors want more

The order was issued by District Magistrate Ritu Maheshwari

BKU chief Naresh Tikait, however, sad the farmers are "not satisfied" with the government's assurance