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In the fastening world of Internet and Social Media, you never know when something can go viral and make you either an instant hit or dirt your own clothes. Yesterday Pop Icon Rihanna, Social Activist Greta Thunberg faced that heat.
The ongoing Farmers Protest in Delhi has caught the attention of billions worldwide. When people thought the Attack on US Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump couldn't be topped, the world witnessed another major riot when some protesting farmers invaded the Red Fort and attacked the police.
Due to this ongoing clashes and Protest, internet services were restricted in areas nearby to avoid further conflict.An article about this news was shared by Rihanna on her Twitter account with the title "why aren't we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest "
why aren’t we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest https://t.co/obmIlXhK9S
— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 2, 2021
Later she was joint by Swedish Social Activist Greta Thunberg who posted the same article with the same hashtag with the title "We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India". She also posted a toolkit for those who wanted to amplify with the issue, only for it to be document which contained plans of the 26th January Protest. She later deleted that tweet and posted an updated toolkit.
Here’s an updated toolkit by people on the ground in India if you want to help. (They removed their previous document as it was outdated.)#StandWithFarmers #FarmersProtesthttps://t.co/ZGEcMwHUNL
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) February 3, 2021
As the issue started to rise up, the users started using the hashtags #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda which was soon followed up several Indian celebrities and ministers.
Sachin Tendulkar-
India’s sovereignty cannot be compromised. External forces can be spectators but not participants.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 3, 2021
Indians know India and should decide for India. Let's remain united as a nation.#IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda
Virat Kohli-
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
Rohit Sharma-
India has always been stronger when we all stand together and finding a solution is the need of the hour. Our farmers play an important role in our nation’s well being and I am sure everyone will play their roles to find a solution TOGETHER. #IndiaTogether 🇮🇳
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) February 3, 2021
The Hashtags by given by the Minister of External Affairs of India. MEA also reacted towards Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau so it no surprise they took a stand against it.
A statement by MEA along with the hashtag was released by Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava-
#IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda https://t.co/TfdgXfrmNt pic.twitter.com/gRmIaL5Guw
— Anurag Srivastava (@MEAIndia) February 3, 2021
Soon Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his thoughts-
No propaganda can deter India’s unity!
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 3, 2021
No propaganda can stop India to attain new heights!
Propaganda can not decide India’s fate only ‘Progress’ can.
India stands united and together to achieve progress.#IndiaAgainstPropaganda#IndiaTogether https://t.co/ZJXYzGieCt
JP Nadda-
We stand together.
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) February 3, 2021
We stand United against all attempts to malign India through propaganda and fake narratives. #IndiaTogether#IndiaAgainstPropaganda
Dr S Jaishankar-
Motivated campaigns targeting India will never succeed. We have the self confidence today to hold our own. This India will push back. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 3, 2021
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