A day after international pop star Rihanna voiced her support for the ongoing farmers' protest in India, the Government on Wednesday reacted sharply over recent remarks made by a few foreign individuals over the issue. A statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs underlined that a 'very small section of farmers in parts of India have some reservations about these (agri) reforms'.
A day after international pop star Rihanna voiced her support for the ongoing farmers' protest in India, the Government on Wednesday reacted sharply over recent remarks made by a few foreign individuals over the issue.
A statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs underlined that a 'very small section of farmers in parts of India have some reservations about these (agri) reforms'.
Denouncing the January 26 violence in Delhi and vandalism at the iconic Red Fort, the ministry said that some vested interest groups were trying to enforce their agenda on the farmers protest.
"Some of these vested interest groups have also tried to mobilise international support against India. Instigated by such fringe elements, Mahatma Gandhi statues have been desecrated in parts of the world. This is extremely disturbing for India and for civilised society everywhere," the statement said.
Rihanna's tweet had gained instant traction on Twitter, with more than one lakh retweets and two lakh likes within hours.
Bollywood actors Richa Chadha and Swara Bhasker, who have been vocal supporters of the agitation, lauded Rihanna's remarks, while actor Kangana Ranaut criticised her statement.
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