Pt. Shekhar Dixit

President of the Rashtriya Kisan Manch (RKM)

Social activist and has been involved in the fight for farmers' rights for many years.

He was born in Lucknow in 1984. He studied in Lucknow after that he soon became involved in social activism and began working with farmers' organizations. In 2005, he joined the Kisan Manch at the suggestion of former prime minister Late Vishwanath Pratap Singh. In 2006, he was a key figure in the Dadri Andolan, a protest against the acquisition of farming land.

He is a strong advocate for the rights of farmers and has been critical of the government's policies towards agriculture. He has also been a vocal critic of corruption and communalism. He is one of the top farmer leaders in Uttar Pradesh.