BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait arrested in Bhubaneswar, atmosphere of resentment and anger among workers

By Sandy Verma On Mar 31, 2026

Bhubaneswar. Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) national spokesperson Chaudhary Rakesh Tikait has been arrested while going to join the farmers’ protest in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha. As soon as the news of this arrest spread, there was an atmosphere of resentment and anger among the BKU workers.

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Farmers’ agitation is going on in Bhubaneswar since March 22 on various issues. On the call of Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a large number of farmers had gathered on Monday to join this movement. Meanwhile, BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait, who was going to support the movement, was stopped and arrested by the police.

Rakesh Tikait, national spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union, arrested by Odisha Police
◆ While sharing the video, Tikait wrote, “The farmers of Orissa state were reaching the capital Bhubaneswar by marching on foot with all their demands from March 22, 2026 and we were also included when the police arrested them”… pic.twitter.com/BMCdcibHol
— News24 (@news24tvchannel) March 30, 2026

Reacting to this incident, BKU District President Naveen Rathi said that efforts are being made to suppress the farmers’ movement. He said that the farmers of Odisha are struggling on important issues like water, forest and land. He also said that the top leadership of BKU is discussing the matter and the entire situation is being monitored. If necessary, a movement can be started against this.

This arrest has taken place at a time when farmers’ issues are once again in the news across the country. BKU (BKU) and other farmer organizations have been raising their voice on various demands. Rakesh Tikait’s arrest is being seen as an attempt to weaken the farmers’ movement, which has led to discontent among farmers’ organizations.