Rakesh Lohan, formerly the Uttarakhand state spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Tikait), has left the organisation and joined the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Rod). He has been given of state spokesperson in his new organisation.
The development marks a change in the leadership structure of the farmers’ groups active in Uttarakhand. Lohan’s move was announced during an organisational meeting in Roorkee.
Welcome at the organisational meeting
Members and office-bearers of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Rod) welcomed Lohan after his return to the organisation. The gathering featured flower garlands and slogans in his support.
The response reflected the organisation’s public reception of Lohan’s decision to leave the Tikait faction and resume work with the Rod faction. Leaders at the meeting described his joining as a return to the organisation.
Lohan said he would continue working for farmers’ rights. He also said the struggle over their demands would be pursued with honesty, dedication and firmness.
Leaders present
The meeting was attended by Sanjeev Kushwaha, Rakesh Agarwal, Surendra Rathi, Vikas Sharma, Kuldeep, Anuj Tyagi, Chhota, Pradeep Tyagi, Chaudhary Mahavir Singh, Surendra Pradhan, Sunil Rathi and Bittu, among others.
Lohan’s appointment gives him a state-level communication role within the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Rod). His stated focus remains the representation of farmers and their rights in Uttarakhand.
Conclusion
Rakesh Lohan has moved from the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Tikait) to the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Rod), where he will serve as Uttarakhand state spokesperson and continue raising farmers’ issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is Rakesh Lohan?
Rakesh Lohan is a farmers’ organisation leader who previously served as the Uttarakhand state spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Tikait).
Q. Which organisation has Rakesh Lohan joined?
He has joined the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Rod).
Q. What position has Lohan received in the new organisation?
The Bharatiya Kisan Union (Rod) has appointed him as its Uttarakhand state spokesperson.
Q. How was Lohan welcomed?
Workers and office-bearers welcomed him with flower garlands and slogans during an organisational meeting.
Q. What did Lohan say after joining?
He said he would continue working honestly, devotedly and firmly for farmers’ rights and their demands.
Q. Which leaders attended the meeting?
Sanjeev Kushwaha, Rakesh Agarwal, Surendra Rathi, Vikas Sharma, Kuldeep, Anuj Tyagi, Chhota, Pradeep Tyagi, Chaudhary Mahavir Singh, Surendra Pradhan, Sunil Rathi and Bittu were among those present.
