Rakesh Tikait celebrates Holi at Ghazipur border

Farmers protesting against the Centre's agricultural laws at the Ghazipur border were seen beating drums, dancing, singing, and playing Holi on Monday.

Ghazipur: Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) National spokesperson, Rakesh Tikait, celebrated Holi with his supporters at the Ghazipur border. He said that till the time the farm laws are not repealed, the protesting farmers would not return to their homes.

Earlier, on the occasion of 'Holika Dahan' on Sunday, the farmers burnt the copies of the farm laws.

Tikait also conveyed his Holi greetings to all and said, the farmers will remain in the scorching heat ... as the Central government causes inconvenience to the farmers, the more they will protest against the government."

Appealing to the people, Tikait said, "Celebrate Holi in a peaceful manner. Colours play a significant part in our lives."

Other farmers present at the border also celebrated Holi with great fervour. The farmers had already decided that this year's Holi would be celebrated with simplicity as nearly 300 farmers had died since the start of the protests in November.

With inputs from agencies