Published 11:26 IST, December 23rd 2020
'Heart-broken' Simi Garewal contrasts farmers protest with people 'ensconced at home'
Simi Garewal said she stood with farmers as she expressed concern over the conditions during the protests against laws, which has now entered its 28th day.
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Farmers continue to protest at Delhi borders against government’s three recently-passed agricultural laws, and movement has w entered its 28th day. With challenging wear as temperatures drop, celebrities expressed ir concern for m. Simi Garewal was latest celebrity to come out in support of farmers and termed ir battle as ‘heart-breaking.’
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Simi Garewal's mess for farmers
Simi Garewal tweeted on how citizens of country were ‘warmly ensconced’ at home at a time ‘kissan-bhais’ were braving ‘worst cold’ and ‘fighting for ir survival & ir rights.’ Calling it ‘heart-breaking’, veteran actor prayed that ‘ble warriors’ remain safe.
Karz star also used hashtag ‘I Stand With Farmers.’
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Bollywood stars on farmer protests
reactions from film industry have been mixed in terms of support for protesting farmers. Many of m have expressed ir solidarity with farmers, and this included Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Dharmendra, Soni Razdan, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Sonam K Ahuja, Preity Zinta, among ors. Some of m like Diljit Dosanjh, Harbhajan Maan, among ors, have even visited farmers at Delhi borders.
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On or hand, Kangana Ranaut has been unhappy with protests, and alleged presence of external forces and farmers being misled. Daler Mehndi too backed controversial farm laws and urged farmers to trust Prime Minister’s vision.
Farmers have expressed ir concern over factors like Minimum Support Price and being forced to be at mercy of corporates due to laws. PM Modi has assured that farmers will continue to receive MSP for ir produce, and also hit out at opposition.
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"Stop misleing farmers. political parties are laying a trap to reclaim ir lost political ground. y are firing off farmer’s shoulders. Our ministers, Agriculture Minister and I myself have asked m what are ir apprehensions or which clause y have an objection to, but y never have an answer," he h said recently.
Five meetings, including three since start of protest, between farmers and Union Ministers, have failed to reach a conclusion.
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11:26 IST, December 23rd 2020