Over the last month, the farmers’ protest has taken over India, with farmers from every corner coming out against the 3 farm bills passed in the government.
Because of how long the protest has been going on, and the way farmers, and even the media, have been treated while protesting, the issue has gained international attention
“At the hospital, one doctor told me that my grandson was hit by gunshot, but said they could not write that a bullet killed him” says the family of the farmer who died in the protests. Important report by @HannahEP #FarmersProtesthttps://t.co/A85RsmiN7C
— Rana Ayyub (@RanaAyyub) February 2, 2021
"At least nine senior Indian journalists are facing criminal charges for reporting allegations that Delhi police fatally shot a farmer in the head during protests last week, despite the authorities claiming no shots were fired." https://t.co/BP0WCH0p5y
— Rasmus Kleis Nielsen (@rasmus_kleis) February 2, 2021
This is what’s happening in India and how you can help. https://t.co/wfccBp3Vyu
— British Vogue (@BritishVogue) January 26, 2021
Despite that, barring a few Indian celebrities who supported the movement, for the most part, the Indian entertainment industry has remained silent about the issue. In contrast, international celebrities, like these, have brought attention to the farmers’ protest:
1. Rihanna
why aren’t we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest https://t.co/obmIlXhK9S
— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 2, 2021
2. Greta Thunberg
We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India.
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) February 2, 2021
https://t.co/tqvR0oHgo0
3. Amanda Cerny
4. Lilly Singh
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
5. Mia Khalifa
What in the human rights violations is going on?! They cut the internet around New Delhi?! #FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/a5ml1P2ikU
— Mia K. (Adri Stan Account) (@miakhalifa) February 3, 2021
“Paid actors,” huh? Quite the casting director, I hope they’re not overlooked during awards season. I stand with the farmers. #FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/moONj03tN0
— Mia K. (Adri Stan Account) (@miakhalifa) February 3, 2021
6. Nav
Solidarity and love for my people.
— Nav (@beatsbynav) February 3, 2021
I stand with farmers.
Stay peaceful, united and never back down.#FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/3vowIIGOpe
7. Jameela Jamil
8. Rupi Kaur
9. Meena Harris
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
10. Jay Sean
11. Hasan Minhaj
RiRi has entered the chat.
— Hasan Minhaj (@hasanminhaj) February 3, 2021
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
12. Jazzy B
Respect ✊ #farmerprotest @Lilly @theJagmeetSingh https://t.co/k714xc85Fw
— Jazzy B (@jazzyb) February 10, 2021
13. Trevor Noah
Why are India’s farmers protesting? The government tried to change the decades-old agriculture laws and that’s when the manure hit the fan.
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) February 10, 2021
If you don’t know, now you know. pic.twitter.com/LGvM0WvbqS
14. Susan Sarandon
Corporate greed & exploitation knows no bounds, not only in the US but worldwide. While they work w/ corp. media & politicians to silence the most vulnerable, we must let India’s leaders know the world is watching & we #StandWithFarmers! #FarmersProtests https://t.co/mI2XLyfK99
— Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) February 6, 2021
— Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) February 11, 2021
15. John Cusack
So glad we @FreedomofPress is supporting press in India #FarmerProtest https://t.co/DTcvAxLgze
— John Cusack (@johncusack) February 10, 2021
As of now, multiple rounds of talks between the farmers and the government have taken place, but they remained inconclusive.
