International attention

GLOBAL PERSONALITIES RAISE FARM PROTEST

Why aren’t we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest —RIHANNA, Global icon

We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India —GRETA THUNBERG, Teen climate activist

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 —MEENA HARRIS, Author & US Vice President Kamala Harris’s niece

We’re taking this to [British] parliament. The petition has reached 100,000 & qualifies for a debate in Parliament —CLAUDIA WEBBE, British MP

The unfolding events in India are troubling. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I am closely monitoring the situation... —JAMES COSTA, US congressman

THE COUNTER

India’s sovereignty cannot be compromised. External forces can be spectators but not participants. Indians know India and should decide for India... –SACHIN TENDULKAR, Cricket icon

Farmers constitute an extremely important part of our country. And the efforts being undertaken to resolve their issues are evident. Let’s support an amicable resolution –AKSHAY KUMAR, Actor

Don’t fall for any false propaganda against India or Indian policies... –AJAY DEVGN, Actor

No propaganda can deter India’s unity! No propaganda can stop India to attain new heights! Propaganda can not decide India’s fate only ‘Progress’ can. India stands united and together to achieve progress

—AMIT SHAH, Union home minister

Motivated campaigns targeting India will never succeed. We have the self confidence today to hold our own. This India will push back

—S JAISHANKAR, External affairs minister