Greta Thunberg extends support to farmers’ protest

Thunberg tweeted soon after singer Rihanna shared a news article highlighting the Centre’s crackdown on the farmers

Greta Thunberg shared a news article along with her tweet. | File

Climate and environmental activist Greta Thunberg has come out in support of the ongoing farmers’ protest at Delhi's borders against the Centre’s new agri laws.

“We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India,” she tweeted.

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

— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) February 2, 2021

Thunberg tweeted soon after singer Rihanna shared a news article highlighting the Centre’s crackdown on the farmers by cutting off internet services in many regions.

“Why aren't we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest,” Rihanna tweeted.

why aren't we talking about this?! #FarmersProtesthttps://t.co/obmIlXhK9S

— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 2, 2021

Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been protesting at the national capital's borders for over two months against the laws.

They are demanding that the government repeal the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.

Published - February 03, 2021 11:01 am IST