Massive show of strength at Rakesh Tikait's Jind rally: Farmers' protest intensifying?

As farm protest fire spreads, a mahapanchayat attended by Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday renewed the call to repeal the new farm laws in Jind.

A large gathering attended the mahapanchayat at Jind's Kandela village that was attended by several khap leaders.

Calling for a "wapsi" (withdrawal) of the three new central laws, BKU leader Tikait indirectly warned the Narendra Modi government that it could lose its "gaddi" (power) if the agitation continues.

"We have so far talked about "bill wapsi" (repealing the farm laws). The government should listen carefully. What will you do if the youth call for "gaddi wapsi" (removal from power)?" he said.