Rakesh Tikait has not yet clarified which 16 states he plans to plunge into darkness. As of now, there are twelve states where BJP is the ruling party and 6 states where BJP is part of the ruling coalition.
With nothing left to defend the Khalistan supporter, several of them have maintained a stoic silence on social media. However, a large number of the anti-farm law activists have shed their cloaks and come forward seeking his release.
Former porn star Mia Khalifa had earlier tweeted extending support for the protesting 'farmers'. She had later thanked Canadian pro-Khalistani politician Jagmeet Singh for sending her sweets.