Indian Celebrities Face Off Over Farmers’ Protests

In a bid to support farmers’ protests in India, prominent celebrities from across the globe penned down their points of view but failed to gain praises as several Indian counterparts detested them while a few remained an exception.

The Barbadian singer Robyn Rihanna Fenty succored for the farmers in a post on Twitter who have been protesting in India for their rights for the past few months.

why aren’t we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest https://t.co/obmIlXhK9S

— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 2, 2021

Along with Rihanna, the climate activist Greta Thunberg also extended her support for the agitating farmers.

We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India.
https://t.co/tqvR0oHgo0

— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) February 2, 2021

However, the Indian prominent figures including Bollywood stars, cricketers, and politicians hugely reprimanded the support shown by the globally recognized celebrities.

Several derogatory comments were made along with the presumption of linking the supporters with Pakistan.

India’s sovereignty cannot be compromised. External forces can be spectators but not participants.
Indians know India and should decide for India. Let’s remain united as a nation.#IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 3, 2021

Let us all stay united in this hour of disagreements. Farmers are an integral part of our country and I’m sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and move forward together. #IndiaTogether

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 3, 2021

She hasn’t released a single song in 5 years, sells make up but looks like she is feeling Corona blues,Forbes estimated incomes are just PR gimmicks big sham,a million or two won’t hurt her right now, also notice in her tweet she did not commit to any opinion just a vague tweet. https://t.co/57VGWJZ8Be

— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) February 3, 2021

We live in turbulent times and the need of the hour is prudence and patience at every turn. Let us together, make every effort we can to find solutions that work for everyone—our farmers are the backbone of India. Let us not let anyone divide us. #IndiaTogether

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) February 3, 2021

‘Im intrigued by foreign celebrities to whom our glorious country, India, is just a name they have heard, boldly making statements about our internal happenings and policies! Wonder what they are trying to achieve, and more imptly, who are they trying to please?’🤔

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) February 4, 2021

However, a few of the celebrities in India have been trying to keep up with the global support for the protesting farmers.

Actor and producer Abhay Deol extended his support for the Barbadian singer along with Bollywood stars Taapsee and Swara Bhasker.

 

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Indian actress Taapsee Pannu who had previously been vocal about “sexism” in B-Town, also expressed her support for Rihanna.

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However, Indian film star Swara Bhaskar retweeted the post by Greta with a eulogized caption for the climate activist.

❤️💜❤️ You go girl! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/TrtvU2Ybbm

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) February 4, 2021

Meanwhile, the Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh released his latest track nearly 24 hours later after Rihanna’s tweet and dedicated it to the singer.

The track named “RIRI (Rihanna)” is a nearly two-minute-long song with opening lines describing the Grammy Award-winning singer as a beautiful woman.

Apparently, the celebrities in the secular state of India have been engaged in heated arguments with each other over ongoing farmers’ protests.

In a bid to repeal the new agricultural reforms, farmers mostly from Haryana and Punjab, have been demonstrating on roads for more than three months.