Change of heart in heartland
Neerja Chowdhury Senior Political Commentator Who could have thought that Rakesh Tikait would become the ‘chehra’ of the farmers’ movement that has been going on for the last six months? Or that his tears would bring thousands out of their homes to sit by his side to safeguard the ‘izzat’ of the community and the honour of kisans? Rakesh Tikait was considered a weak link in the chain of farmers groups protesting for the repeal of the farm laws. People in west UP used to say that he was no patch on his father, Mahendra Singh Tikait, who had brought Delhi virtually to its knees in 198...
Source: tribuneindia.com