New Delhi: Lawyer and children’s book author Meena Harris tweets expressing her support to the farmers who are protesting against the Farm Laws. The tweets comes after Greta Thunberg and Rihanna tweeted in solidarity with the farmers giving the protest an international momentum.
Niece of U.S. Vice President Kamala HarrisMeena Harris took to Twitter and said “the most populaous democarcy is under assualt”.
It’s no coincidence that the world’s oldest democracy was attacked not even a month ago, and as we speak, the most populous democracy is under assault. This is related. We ALL should be outraged by India’s internet shutdowns and paramilitary violence against farmer protesters. https://t.co/yIvCWYQDD1 pic.twitter.com/DxWWhkemxW
— Meena Harris (@meenaharris) February 2, 2021
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Indian farmers have been protesting since November 2020 against the three farm laws which were introduced by the central government, after musician and makeup mogul Rihanna tweeted in support of the farmers, Greata Thunberg expressed her solidarity.
Aside from Meena Harris, musician Jay Sean and Comedian and YouTuber Lilly Singh also chimed in support of the farmers. Lilly Singh retweet Rihanna’s tweet with “#IStandWithFarmers and this narrative is TIRED.”
Yes! Thank you so much @rihanna. This is a humanity issue! #IStandWithFarmers and this narrative is TIRED. ❤️ https://t.co/H0h5EM7mNW
— Lilly // #LateWithLilly (@Lilly) February 2, 2021
Jay Sean posted on his Instagram and in his Stories he posted a link to a petition in support of the farmers. He expressed how deeply sadden he was by the violence and disregard shown towards farmers who are “old enough to be my grandparents.”
