Published 12:55 IST, February 4th 2021

Greta Thunberg posts 'updated toolkit' after expose; Republic Day & corporate plot missing

Greta Thunberg on Thursday shared an "updated toolkit" for the ongoing farmers’ protest against Centre's agriculture laws, after deleting the previous one.

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Climate and environmental activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday shared an "updated toolkit" for ongoing farmers’ protest against Centre's agriculture laws, after deleting previous one which exposed international propaganda against India. updated document is a toned-down version of deleted one which was titled 'Global Farmers Strike- First Wave'.

6-p document shared by Greta which seems to have been in circulation since early January asked, "Will you be part of largest protest in human history? To stand up against India's failing democracy (at behest of fascistic ruling party, RSS-BJP) To stand up against unregulated corporatisation of farming sector."

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Greta Thunberg shares an 'updated toolkit' 

'updated toolkit' by people on ground in India" as claimed by Greta begins with a te which says that, "This is a document meant to enable anyone unfamiliar with ongoing farmers protests in India to better understand situation and make decisions on how to support farmers based on ir own analysis."

What has changed in updated Toolkit shared by Greta Thunberg?

Adani & Ambani Mention

w-deleted 'toolkit' encourd people to organise solidarity protests eir at or near Indian Embassies, local government offices or offices of various multinational Adani and Ambani companies. It also alleged that Billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani "manufacture wealth by working hand-in-hand with Modi Regime to exploit world’s people, lands and culture." updated document does t mention eir of companies. 

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Slander against India remains

Both toolkits' however include point that "India has a long history of human rights violations, violence, and a cruel indifference for its most vulnerable citizens." and states that, "It is paramount to put international pressure on India’s Government."

Republic Day Plot Whitewashed

outdated 'toolkit' and current one both provide a list of “urgent actions” as well as “prior actions”. former has a timeline: A 'Twitter storm' on 4 and 5 February; solidarity photo or video mess by 5 and 6 February; contacting government representatives to ask m to take action; signing online petitions; and divesting from Adani, Ambani enterprises. 

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list of "prior actions "includes a ‘Digital Strike’ with hashtag  ‘Ask India Why’ and asks readers to tag @PMOIndia, @nstomar (Minister of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare), heads of or nations, and international bodies like IMF, WTO, FAO, World Bank. However, in updated 'toolkit', all dates and instructions given for activities prior to January 26 are omitted. 

Twitter Storm Plan cancelled?

Also apart from calling people to organise an on-ground action near closest Indian Embassy, Media House or your local Govt. office on February 13 and 14 and share pictures on social media using hashtag #FarmersProtest #StandWithFarmers, updated document does t mention any or date.  call for 'Twitter storm' does t find mention in updated 'toolkit'

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Both Documents: Compare For Yourself:

Old Toolkit:

1. Global Farmers Strike - First Wave (SCHEDULE & LINKS) - Google Docs by Republic World on Scribd

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New Toolkit:

Updated Toolkit by Republic World on Scribd

Greta Thunberg deletes her post

Thunberg had deleted tweet within an hour of Republic TV exposing details. Republic's tweets exposing conspiracy which had tagged environmental activist and her post featuring document w shows 'This tweet is unavailable'.

'This India will push back'

Motivated campaigns targeting India will never succeed, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday, in comments that came on a day his ministry hit out singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg for ir support to farmers agitating against new agricultural laws.

READ | Greta Thunberg deleted this document from her Twitter after Republic exposed her

"Motivated campaigns targeting India will never succeed. We have self-confidence today to hold our own. This India will push back," Jaishankar said on Twitter with hashtags #IndiaToger and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda. In a strong response to remarks made by Rihanna and or celebrities and activists, Ministry of External Affairs earlier said "temptation" of sensationalist social media hashtags and comments is "neir accurate r responsible".

Besides Rihanna, Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg, Meena Harris, an American lawyer and niece of US Vice President Kamala Harris, actress Amanda Cerny, singers Jay Sean, Dr Zeus and former adult star Mia Khalifa too voiced ir support to protesting farmers.

READ | Sachin Tendulkar takes strong stand on Rihanna & co; 'can be spectators t participants'

In its reaction, MEA also said some "vested interest groups" are trying to enforce ir nda on protests and that a very small section of farmers in parts of country have some reservations about farm reforms which were passed by Parliament after a full debate and discussion.

"Before rushing to comment on such matters, we would urge that facts be ascertained, and a proper understanding of issues at hand be undertaken," MEA said in statement on 'recent comments by foreign individuals and entities on farmers' protests'.

READ | Arnab Goswami: Don't need Rihanna, Greta or Lilly Singh telling us how to run our country

READ | 'This India will push back,' says Jaishankar; FM raises govt-farmer talks amid Rihanna row

12:55 IST, February 4th 2021