Rebellion hits Bharatiya Kisan Union, a separate group formed in Lucknow

The decision was taken at a function organised in Lucknow on the death anniversary of farmer leader Chaudhary Mahendra Singh Tikait. The new group has been formed under the leadership of Rajesh Singh Chauhan, who was unanimously elected as the outfit's national president. He happened to be the national vice-president of parent BKU.