Quick Info
| Profession | Farmer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/06/1969 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Sisauli village, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh |
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) | Farmers' Leader & Politician |
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| Famous For | Being the son of late Mahendra Singh Tikait, one of the most significant farmers' leaders in the history of Independent India, and for his prominent role in the 2020-2021 farmers' protests against the three farm acts |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 177 cm (5' 10") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut (formerly Meerut University) |
| Educational Qualification | Master's degree |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1985 |
Family
| Father | Mahendra Singh Tikait |
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| Mother | Baljori Devi |
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| Spouse | Sunita Devi (homemaker) |
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Career
| Political Party | Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) |
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| Political Journey |
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| Previous Employment | Delhi Police constable (1985-1993) |
| Key Positions | National Spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) |
| Business Interests | Land, petrol pumps, showrooms, brick kilns across multiple states |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chaudhary Mahendra Singh Tikait, a renowned farmers' leader, was Rakesh Tikait's father. | |
| 2. During the 1993 farmers’ protests, Rakesh chose to resign from his constable position in the Delhi Police. | |
| 3. Rakesh Tikait has spearheaded numerous effective farmers' movements. | |
| 4. In his unwavering dedication to farmers' rights, Rakesh has faced imprisonment more than 40 times. | |
| 5. He was elected national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) in 1997. | |
| 6. He belongs to the Baliyan khap (clan). | |
| 7. He led the 1988 Boat Club protest in Delhi where lakhs of farmers presented a 35-point charter of demands to the Rajiv Gandhi government. | |
| 8. He organized the 2014 Dunkal movement at the Red Fort demanding increased millet prices for Rajasthan farmers, resulting in government concession. | |
| 9. He holds properties worth approximately 80 crores across four states: Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Maharashtra. |