Pop sensation Rihanna in a surprising move on Tuesday backed the ongoing farmers’ protest as she took to Twitter to question the internet ban imposed in Haryana and parts of Delhi by the BJP governments.
Pop sensation Rihanna in a surprising move on Tuesday backed the ongoing farmers’ protest as she took to Twitter to question the internet ban imposed in Haryana and parts of Delhi by the BJP governments.
Sharing a news report on India’s farmers’ protest, the singer asked, “Why aren’t we talking about this?!”
why arent we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest https://t.co/obmIlXhK9S
— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 2, 2021
This was after the BJP government in Haryana banned internet services in 14 out of 22 districts. The ban was first for 24 hours before the government extended it till 2 February.
Rihanna extending support to farmers assumes significance given her global appeal. She has in excess of 100 million followers on Twitter alone.
Lakhs of farmers across India have on protest since September demanding the centre repeal laws they say will leave them at the mercy of large corporate firms.
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