Bharatiya Kisan Union was one of the leading farmers’ movement to protest against the policies of the process of liberalization of Indian economy:
Issues addressed by BKU:
1. Higher government floor prices for sugarcane and wheat,
2. Guaranteed supply of electricity at reasonable rates.
3. To wave off repayments due on loan to farmers.
4. To provide government pension to farmers.
5. Abolition of restrictions on the inter¬state movement of farm produce.
Highlighted the plight of farmers:
1. BKUconductedrallies, demonstrations, and Jail Bharo agitation.
2. These protests involved thousands 20 over lakhs farmers from western UPs adjoining regions.
3. BKU operated as a pressure group in politics with its strength of sheer members.
The extent of Success:
1. BKU became the most successful social movements.
2. It sustained for a long time due to clan networks among its members.
3. These networks mobilized funds, resources, and activities of BKU.
4. An outcome of political bargaining powers by its members.
5. BKU farmers dominated regional electoral politics also.
