British Sikh politicians voice support for agitating farmers in India

British Sikh Opposition politicians have voiced ir support for farmers agitating in India against new farm laws and called for a "peaceful solution" as soon as possible. India has called remarks by foreign leers on protests by farmers as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as matter pertained to internal affairs of a democratic country.

"We have seen some ill-informed comments…relating to farmers in India. Such comments are unwarranted, especially when pertaining to internal affairs of a democratic country," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said on Tuesday.

In a terse mess, ministry furr ded that "it is also best that diplomatic conversations are t misrepresented for political purposes." A number of Opposition MPs in Britain have been speaking out over issue on social media, with Labour Virendra Sharma calling for a "peaceful solution” as soon as possible.

"Farmers work tirelessly to earn an honest living and to feed millions of people. I find it distressing that thousands of farmers from Punjab feel need to march in Delhi to ask for a fair standard of living," he said, ding that he "applauds bravery" of Home Minister Amit Shah in stepping forward and offering to negotiate.

Lord Indrajit Singh raised issue during a debate in House of Lords entitled "Summit of Democratic Governments" on Monday, dressing a question to Cabinet Office Minister Lord Nicholas True on why India should be among "10 leing democracies" being considered for a summit in early 2021. "Can minister tell us why India, currently in news for trying to make Punjab farmers serfs on ir own land, is suggested as one of 10 leing democracies," questioned 88-year-old crossbench peer.

British minister Lord True responded to query by refusing to dress a "bro denunciation" of any nation. “Our values are democratic; y are very widely shared and practised across world. We wish to sustain that,” minister said. Labour Party’s Preet Kaur Gill, show international development secretary, took to Twitter over weekend to condemn "shocking scenes" from Delhi.

"Farmers are peacefully protesting over controversial bills that will impact ir livelihoods. Water canns, and tear gas, are being used to silence m," she said.

Her party colleague, Tan Dhesi, has also been active on social media to praise scenes of protesters feeding security personnel on guard during demonstrations. Among some of or UK-based personalities speaking out over issue, include filmmaker Gurinder Chha and former England team cricket Monty Panesar – both of Punjabi origin.

"India is proud of being biggest democracy in world, that’s how it is described in west. Let’s hope that valiant title remains true today,” said Chha, alongside ims of protests in India posted on her Twitter account.

sportsman-brocaster also posted a video mess for farmers from different states of India to join Punjabi farmers in fight for ir rights. Several charities and organisations such as Khalsa Aid and Punjab Kisan Support Fund have been rallying to raise funds in support of protestors. Thousands of farmers have laid siege to Delhi for past few days as y protest against new farm laws that y say are against ir interests. government says its agricultural reforms, which open farming sector to private players, will t hurt farmers.

critical talks between three Union ministers and farmer groups ended in a stalemate on Tuesday after y rejected government's suggestion of a new committee to look into issues raised by agitating farmers. next round of talks with government over issue are scheduled for Thursday.