Rakesh Tikait Accident: Nilgai Collides With Farmer Leader's Car in Muzaffarnagar (Watch Video)

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait narrowly escaped a road accident on Holi (March 14). While traveling with his workers, a nilgai suddenly jumped in front of his car, causing the driver to lose control in an attempt to avoid it. The front portion of the vehicle was severely damaged, but Tikait's life was saved due to the airbags deploying. All the passengers in the car, including Tikait, remained unharmed.

यूपी : मुजफ्फरनगर में किसान नेता राकेश टिकैत की कार से नीलगाय टकराई। एयरबैग खुलने से टिकैत बाल–बाल बचे। @AnujTyagi8171pic.twitter.com/0Nkv82DATA

— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) March 14, 2025

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The accident occurred on the Muzaffarnagar-Shamli road in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district. Tikait had visited his village, Sisauli, on March 14 to celebrate Holi, where he met his family and well-wishers and exchanged festive greetings. After playing Holi, he was returning to Muzaffarnagar with his workers when the accident took place near the Peenna bypass.

#muzaffarnagar: नीलगाय हादसे में बाल-बाल बचे राकेश टिकैत

मुजफ्फरनगर बाईपास पर नीलगाय से टकराई @RakeshTikaitBKU की कार,

एयरबैग खुलने से बची जान, गाड़ी में बैठे सभी लोग सुरक्षित।
#किसान_यूनियन _नेता_राकेश_टिकैत @OfficialBKU#Rakeshtikait#Muzaffarnagarpic.twitter.com/jTwYtt06TA

— Mr. Surya (@patrkaarsurya) March 14, 2025

As the nilgai suddenly appeared on the road, the driver struggled to control the vehicle. Despite his efforts, the car collided with the animal, severely damaging its front section. Fortunately, all eight airbags deployed upon impact, preventing a major tragedy. The nilgai, however, died on the spot.

Following the accident, Tikait’s supporters rushed to the scene. He is completely safe but has expressed concern over the increasing presence of wild animals on roads, posing a risk to travelers.