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New Delhi, May 15 ): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the demise of Bharatiya Kisan Union President Mahendra Singh Tikait, who spearheaded several movements for peasants' rights in northern India.
Dr. Singh in his condolence message, described Tikait as a fiercely independent man, who resisted the pull of politics, and a unique leader who will be deeply missed in the years ahead.
Tikait, who also served as the council head of Baliyan Khap, died in Muzaffarnagar this morning due to protracted illness.
His cremation will be held at the BKU headquarters in Sisauli on Monday. (
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