From Rihanna to Mia Khalifa: When international celebs stood up for Indian farmers in opposition to farm legal guidelines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, November 19, introduced the rollback of the three contentious farm legal guidelines after over a 12 months of protests by farmers in varied elements of the nation. The protests have remained within the headlines since then for varied causes. They additionally gained international consideration — courtesy of celebrities who raised the problem.

Here are among the international figures who sought to unfold consciousness concerning the challenge.RIHANNAThe protests gained worldwide highlight final 12 months when singer and actor Rihanna on February 2, 2020, requested: “Why aren’t we talking about this?” She shared a information report on the farmers’ protests within the submit, which garnered over 3 lakh retweets and landed her in a storm.why aren’t we speaking about this?! #FarmersProtest https://t.co/obmIlXhK9S— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 2, 2021
GRETA THUNBERGSwedish local weather activist Greta Thunberg, too, shared the report and stated: “We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India.”We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India.https://t.co/tqvR0oHgo0— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) February 2, 2021
AMANDA CERNYUS vlogger Amanda Cerny got here out in help of Rihanna when she was trolled for her help for farmers. Cerny stated she would all the time stand for “basic human rights”.Wait?!? You’re saying Rihanna isnt already wealthy sufficient and Everyone you listed bought paid?!? If that’s all true, I wish to receives a commission toooooo for being a effectively knowledgeable, general superior and compassionate human being! Please venmo me instantly!!!! https://t.co/HCmfaMevEt— Amanda Cerny (@AmandaCerny) February 3, 2021
HASAN MINHAJComedian Hasan Minhaj had known as on individuals to know the protests.RiRi has entered the chat.FYI, PBS @NewsHour did a improbable, easy primer to assist people perceive the protests and the brand new legal guidelines devastating Indian farmers. Please test it out: https://t.co/3UNrbgw5zE https://t.co/hUr3N4fjdk— Hasan Minhaj (@hasanminhaj) February 3, 2021
MIA KHALIFALebanese mannequin Mia Khalifa had tweeted in help of the farmers and took a dig on the allegations of individuals being paid to tweet in farmers’ favour.“Paid actors,” huh? Quite the casting director, I hope they’re not missed throughout awards season. I stand with the farmers. #FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/moONj03tN0— Mia Ok. (@miakhalifa) February 3, 2021
MEENA HARRISLawyer and US Vice-President Kamala Harris’ niece, Meena Harris, stated the “world’s most populous democracy is under assault” and “we must be outraged”.It’s no coincidence that the world’s oldest democracy was attacked not even a month in the past, and as we communicate, probably the most populous democracy is beneath assault. This is expounded. We ALL ought to be outraged by India’s web shutdowns and paramilitary violence in opposition to farmer protesters. https://t.co/yIvCWYQDD1 pic.twitter.com/DxWWhkemxW— Meena Harris (@meena) February 2, 2021
JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTERJuju Smith-Schuster of the US’s National Football League donated had USD 10,000 “to provide medical assistance to the farmers in need in India to help save lives during these times”.Happy to share that I’ve donated $10,000 to supply medical help to the farmers in want in India to assist save lives throughout these occasions. I hope we will stop any further life from being misplaced. #FarmersProtest https://t.co/0WoEw0l3ij— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) February 3, 2021
LILLY SINGHYouTuber Lilly Singh walked the purple carpet on the Grammys in March with a masks that learn ‘I stand with farmers’. She later shared an image of her sporting the masks on Instagram.
The challenge was additionally highlighted by members of the US Congress.JIM COSTARepresentative Jim Costa stated: “The unfolding events in India are troubling.”The unfolding occasions in India are troubling. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I’m intently monitoring the scenario. The proper to peaceable protest should all the time be revered. #FarmersProtest— Rep. Jim Costa (@RepJimCosta) February 2, 2021
ILHAN OMARRepresentative Ilhan Omar had stated: “India must protect their [farmers] basic democratic rights.”Solidarity with all of the farmers throughout India protesting for his or her livelihood.India should defend their fundamental democratic rights, permit for the free move of data, reinstate web entry, and launch all of the journalists detained for overlaying the protests. https://t.co/uOvwNkIu5n— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) February 3, 2021
The Indian authorities and members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, comparable to Sambit Patra and Kiren Rijiju, had known as such international help an “international conspiracy to defame India”.