<p>International pop-star and entrepreneur Rihanna created quite a stir on Monday on Twitter as she tweeted in support of the ongoing farmer's protest in India.&nbsp;<br />
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Indian farmers have been protesting on the borders of India's capital city against three agricultural laws that were introduced by the government last year.&nbsp;<br />
The pop star shared a CNN article that cited that the Internet had been shut down in several parts of the New Delhi due to the protest. "Why aren`t we talking about this?!", wrote Rihanna, as she added the hashtag #FarmersProtest along with the post on the micro-blogging site.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">why aren’t we talking about this?! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FarmersProtest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FarmersProtest</a> <a href="https://t.co/obmIlXhK9S">https://t.co/obmIlXhK9S</a></p>
— Rihanna (@rihanna) <a href="https://twitter.com/rihanna/status/1356625889602199552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>RiRi's tweet created quite a stir on social media and her tweet got over 2 million retweets and the singer trended in India, US, Canada and UAE. While many extended support and cheered Rihanna for speaking up, there were others who cited the Republic Day violence which left several injured. \</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-rihanna-greta-thunberg-tweets-about-farmers-protest-in-india-361006">After Rihanna, Greta Thunberg tweets about farmers protest in India</a></strong><br />
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Protestors broke barricades to enter New Delhi and clashed with police in several parts of the national capital during the January 26 `tractor rally` protest organised by farmers. The protestors also entered the iconic Mughal Era monument Red Fort and unfurled their flags from its ramparts.&nbsp;<br />
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Before Rihanna, stars like Priyanka Chopra and Diljit Dosanjh too have extended their support to the protest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharing Rihanna's tweet, Canadian YouTuber, comedian, talk show host, and actress Lilly Singh tweeted, "Yes! Thank you so much Rihanna. This is a humanity issue! #IStandWithFarmers and this narrative is TIRED."&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yes! Thank you so much <a href="https://twitter.com/rihanna?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rihanna</a>. This is a humanity issue! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IStandWithFarmers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IStandWithFarmers</a> and this narrative is TIRED. ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/H0h5EM7mNW">https://t.co/H0h5EM7mNW</a></p>
— Lilly // #LateWithLilly (@Lilly) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lilly/status/1356656260297281537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Among those who opposed Rihanna's tweet was Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut who had earlier got into a Twitter spat with Diljit Dosanjh over the same issue.&nbsp;</p>


International pop-star and entrepreneur Rihanna created quite a stir on Monday on Twitter as she tweeted in support of the ongoing farmer's protest in India. Indian farmers have been protesting on the borders of India's capital city against three agricultural laws that were introduced by the government last year.

International pop-star and entrepreneur Rihanna created quite a stir on Monday on Twitter as she tweeted in support of the ongoing farmer's protest in India. Indian farmers have been protesting on the borders of India's capital city against three agricultural laws that were introduced by the government last year. The pop star shared a CNN article that cited that the Internet had been shut down in several parts of the New Delhi due to the protest. "Why aren`t we talking about this?!", wrote Rihanna, as she added the hashtag #FarmersProtest along with the post on the micro-blogging site. why aren’t we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest https://t.co/obmIlXhK9S — Rihanna (@rihanna) February 2, 2021 × RiRi's tweet created quite a stir on social media and her tweet got over 2 million retweets and the singer trended in India, US, Canada and UAE. While many extended support and cheered Rihanna for speaking up, there were others who cited the Republic Day violence which left several injured. \ After Rihanna, Greta Thunberg tweets about farmers protest in India Protestors broke barricades to enter New Delhi and clashed with police in several parts of the national capital during the January 26 `tractor rally` protest organised by farmers. The protestors also entered the iconic Mughal Era monument Red Fort and unfurled their flags from its ramparts. Before Rihanna, stars like Priyanka Chopra and Diljit Dosanjh too have extended their support to the protest. Sharing Rihanna's tweet, Canadian YouTuber, comedian, talk show host, and actress Lilly Singh tweeted, "Yes! Thank you so much Rihanna. This is a humanity issue! #IStandWithFarmers and this narrative is TIRED." Yes! Thank you so much @rihanna. This is a humanity issue! #IStandWithFarmers and this narrative is TIRED. ❤️ https://t.co/H0h5EM7mNW — Lilly // #LateWithLilly (@Lilly) February 2, 2021 × Among those who opposed Rihanna's tweet was Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut who had earlier got into a Twitter spat with Diljit Dosanjh over the same issue.

Rihanna tweets about farmers' protest in India; creates a stir on social media

<p>Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday took to social media and urged fans to not fall for any false propaganda. Virat's tweet comes amid the social media outrage in response to posts by international personalities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg extended their support for the ongoing farmers protest in India. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lets-remain-united-sachin-tendulkar-urges-people-to-not-fall-for-propaganda-amid-farmers-protest-361115" hreflang="en">Let's remain united: Sachin Tendulkar urges people to not fall for propaganda amid farmers protest</a></p>

<p>Kohli said: "Let us all stay united in this hour of disagreements. Farmers are an integral part of our country and I'm sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and move forward together. #IndiaTogether"</p>

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— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1357016154108166144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Earlier on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement following the comments made by Rihanna and Thunberg on social media platform Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The MEA, in a statement, said that a minute section of farmers from parts of the country has some reservation about the farm reforms. The statement added that there is need for a proper understanding of the issue before jumping the ship about the ongoing farmers protest.</p>

<p>India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane also took to Twitter and wrote: "There’s no issue that cannot be resolved if we stand together as one. Let’s remain united and work towards resolving our internal issues #IndiaTogether"</p>

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— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajinkyarahane88/status/1357021947570253831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Former India legend Sachin Tendulkar also tweeted regarding the matter and said that the "External forces can be spectators but not participants".</p>

<p>"India’s sovereignty cannot be compromised. External forces can be spectators but not participants. Indians know India and should decide for India. Let's remain united as a nation. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda," Tendulkar tweeted on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>


Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday took to social media and urged fans to not fall for any false propaganda. Virat's tweet comes amid the social media outrage in response to posts by international personalities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg extended their support for the ongoing farmers protest in India.

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday took to social media and urged fans to not fall for any false propaganda. Virat's tweet comes amid the social media outrage in response to posts by international personalities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg extended their support for the ongoing farmers protest in India. ALSO READ: Let's remain united: Sachin Tendulkar urges people to not fall for propaganda amid farmers protest Kohli said: "Let us all stay united in this hour of disagreements. Farmers are an integral part of our country and I'm sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and move forward together. #IndiaTogether" Let us all stay united in this hour of disagreements. Farmers are an integral part of our country and I'm sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and move forward together. #IndiaTogether — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 3, 2021 × Earlier on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement following the comments made by Rihanna and Thunberg on social media platform Twitter. The MEA, in a statement, said that a minute section of farmers from parts of the country has some reservation about the farm reforms. The statement added that there is need for a proper understanding of the issue before jumping the ship about the ongoing farmers protest. India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane also took to Twitter and wrote: "There’s no issue that cannot be resolved if we stand together as one. Let’s remain united and work towards resolving our internal issues #IndiaTogether" There’s no issue that cannot be resolved if we stand together as one. Let’s remain united and work towards resolving our internal issues #IndiaTogether — Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) February 3, 2021 × Former India legend Sachin Tendulkar also tweeted regarding the matter and said that the "External forces can be spectators but not participants". "India’s sovereignty cannot be compromised. External forces can be spectators but not participants. Indians know India and should decide for India. Let's remain united as a nation. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda," Tendulkar tweeted on Wednesday.

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Rihanna tweets about farmers' protest in India; creates a stir on social media

'Farmers are integral part of our country': Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane urge Indians to stay united