Suniel Shetty counters Rihanna, Greta, Lilly & co on farmers; touts 'comprehensive view'

After Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday issued a statement following a few foreign celebrities and quasi-politicians commenting on ongoing farmers’ protests, Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has come out in support of statement and has condemned dangerous 'half-truth' and also used hashtags - #IndiaToger and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda.

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Centre Issues Statement 

MEA on Wednesday said that before rushing to comment on such matters, it urges that facts should be ascertained and a proper understanding of issues at hand be undertaken. "Temptation of sensationalist social media hashtags and comments, especially when resorted to by celebrities and ors, is neir accurate r responsible," statement said. 

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Greta Thunberg & Rihanna support farmers' protest

Climate and environmental activist Greta Thunberg came out in support of ongoing farmers' protest at Delhi's borders against Centre's new farm laws. "We stand in solidarity with #FarmersProtest in India," she tweeted.

Thunberg tweeted soon after singer Rihanna shared a news article highlighting Centre's crackdown on farmers by cutting off internet services in many regions. "Why aren't we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest," Rihanna tweeted. 'Superwoman' Lilly Singh also chimed in, with an almighty row breaking out online.

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Republic Day Violence 

As India celebrated its 72nd Republic Day, farmers' tractor rally which was planned on nine pre-decided routes turned violent at points. Some farmers forcibly entered Central Delhi, clashing with Delhi police and planted flags at Red Fort. entire area saw chaotic scenes for hours as protesters threw stones at police and damd vehicles. Police personnel tried to control mob by baton-charging m and lobbing tear gas shells but were largely unsuccessful, later being hailed for ir composure and refusal to let matter escalate to gunshots being fired. This is something western celebs appear to have glossed over.

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