Shivamogga: Karnataka police have registered a case against Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) President Rakesh Tikait on charges of delivering a provocative speech in a mahapanchayat in Shivamogga. Kote police suo moto registered the case against the farmer leader on Tuesday after the complaint was filed by Koppad Police Sub Inspector.
Tikait, who has been at the forefront of the farmers' protest in the national capital, asked the farming community in Karnataka to lay siege to Bengaluru with tractors, just like it was done in Delhi.
The Kisan Maha Panchayat was organised on March 20 and was also attended by Dr Darshan Paul and Yudhveer Singh. The farmer leaders have condemned the police action and Shivamogga Maha Panchayat will convene today to decide the future course of action.
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