Famous singer, Rihanna’s support for farmers in India garnered the attention of celebrities around the world and the Indian government.
On Tuesday, the ‘advocate of protesting farmers’ shared CNN’s story.
"Why aren't we talking about this?!"
Rihanna's advocacy for farmers in India has caught the attention of many around the world, including the Indian government. https://t.co/ii2SnkF6po
— CNN (@CNN) February 4, 2021
And tweeted “Why aren’t we talking about this?!”
why aren’t we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest https://t.co/obmIlXhK9S
— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 2, 2021
Minutes after Barbados-born superstar, RiRi shared the Tweet, the Swedish teen known for her climate activism, Greta Thunberg showed her support for “#FarmersProtests in India” too.
Kyle Kuzma, an American basketball player, retweeted Rihanna’s statement, saying, “We should be talking about this!”
Should be talking about this! #FarmersProtesthttps://t.co/Xh09iTvVoF
— kuz (@kylekuzma) February 3, 2021
Mia Khalifa, a Lebanese-American media personality also supported Rihanna and wrote on tweeter “Confirming I have in fact regained consciousness, and would like to thank you for your concern, albeit unnecessary. Still standing with the farmers, though”.
Confirming I have in fact regained consciousness, and would like to thank you for your concern, albeit unnecessary. Still standing with the farmers, though ♥️ pic.twitter.com/ttZnYeVLRP
— Mia K. (@miakhalifa) February 4, 2021
Dehli police even filed a case against Greta Thunberg for standing in solidarity with poor farmers in India. in the case against the activist, Indian police accused her of “promoting conspiracy and enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, and language”.
However, despite the wrong allegations, the Swedish teen still stands in support of the protesting farmers.
She remarked with a grace that “No amount of hate, threats or violation of human right will ever change that. #FarmersProtest”
I still #StandWithFarmers and support their peaceful protest.
No amount of hate, threats or violations of human rights will ever change that. #FarmersProtest— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) February 4, 2021
After the tweet sparked so much debate on the issue, Indian media began starting another narrative to tweak the truth.
Meena Haris, an American lawyer and a niece of US VP Kamala Harris, also came in support of Rihanna, saying “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.”
But the Indian extremist couldn’t face the truth.
Meena Haris tweeted, “I spoke out in support of human rights for Indian farmers, and look at the response.”
I spoke out in support of human rights for Indian farmers, and look at the response. https://t.co/5xzB6pxxA8
— Meena Harris (@meenaharris) February 4, 2021
Hasan Minhaj, an American comedian, writer, and producer, said “RiRi has entered the chat. ”
RiRi has entered the chat.
FYI, PBS @NewsHour did a fantastic, simple primer to help folks understand the protests and the new laws devastating Indian farmers. Please check it out: https://t.co/3UNrbgw5zE https://t.co/hUr3N4fjdk
— Hasan Minhaj (@hasanminhaj) February 3, 2021
Even an Indian famous actress came in support of the narrative #FarmersProtest.
जवाब दो ✊🏻✊🏻 #Farmer #किसान_आंदोलन #FarmersProtest #किसान_एकता_जिंदाबाद pic.twitter.com/fJZH4g6692
— Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) February 3, 2021
Federal Minister for Science & Technology, Fawad Chaudhry retweeted RiRi’s massage and said, “You have earned the respect of every Farmer of the world and particularly of #Punjabis all around the world you have shown your heart is on the right place…. loads if respect #FarmersProtests #Rehana“
You have earned respect of every Farmer of the world and particularly of #Punjabis all around the world you have showed your heart is on the right place…. loads if respect #FarmersProtests #Rehana https://t.co/dXiafhYeau
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) February 3, 2021
Indians’ Reaction: #IndiaAgainstPropaganda
The world is surprised at the two-faced hypocrisy of Indian celebrities and the Modi-led government. Enraged on the defensive stance, the users soon started hashtagging #SpinelessCelebs and #Shameonbollywood. The Indian celebrities and athletes take on the issue is quite different from the rest of the world. They are calling the reaction of the world #IndiaAgainstPropaganda.
Many Bollywood famous names like Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, and Suneil Shetty have backed the Indian government.
#shameonbollywood #SpinelessCelebs
BLACK LIVES MATTER WAS AMERICAS INTERNAL MATTER pic.twitter.com/GRPduqZxV7— Manvir Singh (@manvir_singh7) February 4, 2021
“Divided by franchises united by BJP,” the user remarked at the celebrities.
Divided by franchises united by BJP#SpinelessCelebs pic.twitter.com/NbSpPcUotb
— Nitish (@jai_kishaan) February 4, 2021
Another Twitter user tolled the Indian artists for “copy-paste”.
Last time this sort of copy paste to place when I was in 7th grade and CBSE was relevant……#shameonbollywood #SpinelessCelebs #FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/hLO36wYYSW
— Mourya Debpanda (@MouryaPanda) February 4, 2021
Kangana Ranaut got roasted by the Pakistani comedian Ali Gul Pir, and the war of remarks continued.
This terrorist is porn singer @rihanna’s friend… he is accused of funding terroristic activities. There is a Khalistan in his head also. A porn star followed him and that’s his biggest achievement #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgaistPropoganda https://t.co/L0wULDKJa7
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) February 3, 2021
Completely unfamiliar with what she is talking about, Kangana accused Rihanna of being a ‘porn singer’.
Porn singer? Is that a singer who makes music for porn films only. They will refuse to sing for normal films? Please explain further. I didn’t know such a niche existed, just curious
— Ali Gul Pir (@Aligulpir) February 3, 2021
She even said.
Someone who can’t sell music without making it sensual/adult. Unlike classical and genuine singers where body is of no consequence. A porn singer is hugely dependent on his/her flesh show off, private parts exposure and mediocre talent.This makes them absolutely massy, and junk.
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) February 3, 2021
