Their comments on Farmers are not accurate: MEA on Rihanna-Greta Tweet

New Delhi: Farmers have been agitating on the boundaries of Delhi for the last two and a half months against 3 agricultural laws passed by the central government. They demand that the government withdraw these laws. Some opposition parties have also come out in support of the farmers.

Indian Govt comments on Rihanna's tweet:

At the same time, this movement has started getting support at the international level as well. American pop singer Rihanna has increased these discussions by tweeting in support of the farmers movement. At the same time, the Ministry of External Affairs has released its statement in this regard.

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On this matter, the Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement on Wednesday, saying, 'The way to entice sensational social media hashtags and comments, especially when done by celebrities and others, is neither accurate nor responsible. '

The Foreign Ministry's response came even as pop singer Rihanna, Climate Activist Greta Thunberg and US Vice President Kamala Harris's relative Meena Harris tweeted about the farmer movement.

Selfish groups are trying to put on agenda:

The Foreign Ministry has said that it is unfortunate to see vested selfish groups trying to implement their agenda on these protests and derail them. As seen on 26 January.

In this regard, the Ministry of External Affairs said, "Before commenting on such matters, we urge that the facts be ascertained and issues properly understood. The Parliament of India passed reformist laws related to the agricultural sector after full debate and discussion.

The Foreign Ministry has said, 'Some of these vested interest groups have tried to garner international support against India. Inspired by such external elements, the idols of Mahatma Gandhi are being damaged in many parts of the world. This is very disturbing for India and for civilized society everywhere.

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