BKU leader Rakesh Tikait called the ‘Bharat Bandh’ a “successful” event. “Our 'Bharat Bandh' was successful. We had the full support of farmers. We can't seal down everything as we have to facilitate the movement of people. We are ready for talks with govt, but no talks are happening,” said Rakesh Tikait. He added, “He had promised in the manifesto to raise the value of sugarcane to Rs 375-Rs 450, yet he increased only Rs 25. He should give an account of the losses faced. The govt has failed completely. Crops are not being sold at MSP rates.”