Quick Info
| Profession | Farmer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/06/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Sisauli village, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Rakesh Tikait
30/03/2026
BKU national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait was detained by Odisha Police in Bhubaneswar while joining a farmers' padyatra demanding redressal of their grievances. Police described it as preventive detention, while farmer organisations called it an arrest. He was released later the same night and urged farmers to disperse, though protests erupted in several states.
02/05/2025
Tikait was heckled in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, over a remark he made after the Pahalgam terror attack, in which he suggested the attack was carried out by those who benefit from it. He was reported to be safe and unharmed.
Do you like Rakesh Tikait?
You can vote only once.
95% like · 5% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) | Farmers' Leader & Politician |
|---|---|
| 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") |
|---|---|
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School |
|
|---|---|
| College/University | Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut (formerly Meerut University) |
| Educational Qualification | Master's degree (MA), followed by LLB |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Marriage Date | 1985 |
Family
| Father | Mahendra Singh Tikait |
|---|---|
| Mother | Baljori Devi |
| Siblings |
|
| Spouse | Sunita Devi (homemaker, m. 1985) |
| Children |
|
Career
| Political Party | Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) |
|---|---|
| Political Journey |
|
| 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. | |
| 10. Rakesh Tikait also holds a degree in Law. |
Social Media