‘Neither accurate nor responsible’: MEA on Rihanna, Greta Thunberg’s tweets on farmers’ protest

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday responded to the recent comments by international celebrities in support for the ongoing farmers’ protest, calling them “neither accurate nor responsible”. 

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“Temptation of sensationalist social media hashtags, comments, especially by celebrities are neither accurate nor responsible,” PTI quoted the MEA as saying. 

The MEA’s reaction came after several celebrities including American pop singer Rihanna and Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg tweeted about the farmers’ agitation.

The ministry also said the Parliament of India passed the reformist legislation relating to the agricultural sector, and noted that some of the vested interest groups have tried to mobilise international support against India.

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“We would like to emphasise that these protests must be seen in the context of India’s democratic ethos and polity, and the efforts of the government and the concerned farmer groups to resolve the impasse,” the statement said.

Asserting that “before rushing to comment on such matters, we would urge that the facts be ascertained, and a proper understanding of the issues at hand be undertaken”, the ministry said the “temptation of sensationalist” social media hashtags and comments, especially when resorted to by celebrities and others, is “neither accurate nor responsible”.