New Delhi: Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Friday claimed that there was no decrease in participation from farmers in the ongoing agitation.
Speaking to ETV Bharat, Tikait brushed aside claims that the number of farmers at protest sites was witnessing a dip.
The farmer leader also reiterated that there would be no exemptions this time for the nationwide ''rail roko'' (railway blockade) on February 18.
Unlike the February 6 Chakka Jam, which was not held in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, the rail roko will happen everywhere, Tikait said.
Meanwhile, Tikait also brushed away social media claims that he owns assets worth Rs 80 crore.
"The property of farmers across the nation is ours. Free fuel being filled in tractors is also from our fuel stations," Tikait said in a seemingly sarcastic tone.
Read: Farmer's unusual request to India's president
Intensifying their agitation against the three new agricultural laws, protesting farmer unions have announced a four-hour nationwide ''rail roko'' (railway blockade) on February 18.
Thousands of farmers have been protesting against the three laws which were enacted in September last year. The protesters have been alleging the laws will weaken the MSP mechanism and end the mandi system.
But the government says the new legislations offer more options to farmers to sell their crops, and will help raise their incomes.
Read: Farmers still adamant on their demands after PM's invitation for talks
