Published 14:09 IST, February 4th 2021
Yuvraj Singh asks India to unite to solve farmer crisis; SRH's Sandeep Sharma disputes MEA
Yuvraj Singh appealed to the people of India to stand united to face the ongoing farmers-Centre crisis, noting that there was no issue that couldn't be resolved
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh appealed to the people of India to stand united to face the ongoing farmers-Centre crisis, noting that there was no issue that couldn't be resolved. The southpaw's tweet comes in the backdrop of an almighty row over pop sensation Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg commenting on the ongoing farmers' protest on the outskirts of the national capital Delhi. Taking to Twitter, Yuvraj Singh hailed the farmer community as the lifeblood of the nation and expressed confidence in reaching a peaceful resolution to break the deadlock between the protesting farmers and the Centre.
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Sandeep Sharma claimed that no one should care about each other as it is their internal matter - referring to the MEA's response to Rihanna and Greta Thunberg categorically stating that the issue of the farmers was India's internal matter. Listing out instances in various countries that have invited criticism and reactions from other nations, Sandeep Sharma argued that by the logic of MEA there should be no reactions to those instances. Some of the instances that were named by the pacer which he claimed that outsiders shouldn't criticise as they were internal affairs of the respective countries include the persecution of Jews in Germany, the persecution of minorities in Pakistan, the massacre of Sikhs in 1984, the racial discrimination against the Blacks in USA, the persecution of Uighur Muslims in China, apartheid in South Africa and the persecution of Rohingyas in Myanmar. He didn't account for the fact that nobody is ostensibly against the farmers in this case, and that the agitation is nothing in comparison to the mentions in the list.
Team India's Rohit Sharma appealed to the people of the country to stand together in order to find a solution for the deadlock between the farmers and the Centre. Taking to Twitter, Rohit Sharma noted that India's biggest strength was when it stood together as a nation and found solutions for its problems. Further, Rohit Sharma said that the farmers played an important role in the well-being of India and hoped that 'everyone played their roles' to find a solution to end the stalemate.
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar remarked that India's sovereignty couldn't be compromised. Referring to the international pop icon's comment, Sachin added that the external forces can be spectators but not participants. Furthermore, the 2011 World Cup winner also added that Indians know India and should decide for India and then urged the people of the country to remain united as a nation.
Indian skipper Virat Kohli urged one and all to stay united in this hour of disagreements. Highlighting the importance of farmers in everyone's lives, the batting megastar went on to say that they are an integral part of our country and at the same time. Kohli also hoped that an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and they all can move forward together.
Updated 14:37 IST, February 4th 2021