"Do Farm Leaders Want Pakistan's Praise?" Minister Slams UP Mahapanchayat

Sanjeev Balyan, Member of Parliament from Muzzafarnagar constituency, asked farmer leaders to think about whether they want to be praised by the Pakistan government for their agitation against the Central government.

Terming Kisan Mahapanchayat a "political gathering", Union Minister Sanjeev Balyan on Monday slammed Bhartiya Kisan Union (Arajnaitik) leader Rakesh Tikait for becoming a tool in hands of the country's rivals. Sanjeev Balyan, Member of Parliament from Muzzafarnagar constituency, asked farmer leaders to think about whether they want to be praised by the Pakistan government for their agitation against the Central government. Responding to Radio Pakistan tweet about Kisan Mahapanchayat in Muzzafarnagar, Mr Balyan said, "When elections come, everyone indulges in rallies and Uttar Pradesh gets too many rallies. But farmer leaders need to think about whether they want praise from the Pakistan government?" "Those who are India's enemies or oppose us, whether these leaders want to be liked by our rivals like Pakistan. They need to decide this for themselves," he added.