India Government Calls Rihanna and Greta Thunberg ‘Irresponsible’ Over Farmers’ Protest Tweets

After Rihanna tweeted yesterday in support of the Farmers Protest, activists from around the world have joined in calling attention to the Indian government’s assault on the human and civil rights of protestors.

why aren’t we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest https://t.co/obmIlXhK9S

— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 2, 2021

India’s government criticized Rihanna and activists like Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate for tweeting about protesting farmers.

Here is the statement issued by Government of India after Rihanna and Greta Thunberg tweets yesterday.

Farmers are protesting new pro-big business laws they say will ruin their livelihoods. Police have responded with tear gas and internet shutdowns.