Intensify protest over land acquisition: Rakesh Tikait urges Noida farmers
The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) national spokesperson alleged that the administration was preventing farmers from holding protests and meeting officials; farmers have been seeking developed residential plots and enhanced compensation for land acquired for development projects
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait urged farmers and villagers in Gautam Buddh Nagar to persist in their protests over land acquisition issues on Monday, September 14, 2026. Addressing the crowd at the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority, Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority, and Noida Authority offices, Tikait assured his organization's support and urged the protesters to remain steadfast.
He questioned their willingness to engage with local authorities and raised the question of their status if they cannot do so. The farmers have been demanding developed residential plots and increased compensation for land acquired for development projects, including 10% developed abadi plots, a 64% compensation increase, and more flexibility in using residential plots and additional abadi land in villages.
Tikait alleged that the administration was obstructing farmers from holding protests and meeting officials, leaving them with no choice but to continue their agitation. He stated that farmers would have to struggle and that the time has come for people to take the path of struggle, as earlier protests could often be resolved through dialogue.
Tikait, a prominent figure in the anti-farm laws agitation in 2020-21, met with groups of protesting farmers at the three authority offices and pledged BKU's support.
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