After some Punjabi film actors criticised Bollywood for the lack of support for the ongoing farmers’ protest against the farm bill passed by the central government, many celebrities have come in support of them. From Riteish Deshmukh to Hansal Mehta, the celebrities took to Twitter to voice support for the protest.
Thousands of farmers from Haryana, Punjab and other states have been on protest holding demonstrations for many days at Delhi’s border points. The farmers are protesting against the new farm laws, which they fear will dismantle the minimum support price system, leaving them at the “mercy” of big corporates.
List of celebrities who came in support for farmers’ protest:
1. Diljit Dosanj
Diljit has been very vocal about his views towards the farmers’ protest and has been supporting them unconditionally. He has made several tweets, some of which even led to led to his fight with Kangana Ranaut.
Ah Tainu Khoob Kharabe Wale Lagde ne..?
Har gal Te Khoob Kharaba.. Chauni ki an Tu ?
Eh Sadey Lai RABB DA ROOP NE??
Tainu Bolan Di Tameez Ni Sikahi Kisey Ne
Punjabi Dasan Ge Tainu Kidan Boli da Apne Ton Vadeya Naal.. https://t.co/RCqerefEFf pic.twitter.com/dMe4Xi2H52
— DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) December 3, 2020
Eh Terrorists Lagde Ne Tuanu ?
National Media Waleyo Akal nu Hath Maro Kush Bolan Ton Phelan..#farmerprotest #Standwithfarmerschallenge pic.twitter.com/1eCcymzuPM
— DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) December 2, 2020
2. The Great Khali
The star wrestler joined the farmers who were protesting at the Tikri border and uploaded videos of the same. He can be seen chanting slogans with the protesters as he attempts to show his support towards them.
3. Gurdas Maan
The popular singer extended solidarity to the protesters with a picture of himself, accompanied with lines that translate to: ‘India is because of its farmers’.
4. Kapil Sharma
With a tweet, Kapil shared the message that the government should try to resolve the issues by talking to the farmers and that there is no conflict so big that it cannot be ended with a discussion.
5. Swara Bhasker
Swara tweeted a video of water cannons being used on the farmers who were trying to make their way to Delhi. She wrote, “What kind of cruelty are we unleashing on the people who grow our food?”.
6. Gul Panag
Gul also reiterated the point that protests are essential to any democracy and that farmers’ demands should be heard.
7. Ammy Virk
Actor-singer Ammy Virk has been supporting the farmers in their fight against the bills introduced by the government. He has been keeping his followers updated with information, while stressing how important it is to take care of those who provide us with food.
8. Navjot Singh Sidhu
Politician and former cricketer Sidhu posted a video from a site of protest and mentioned that farmers’ actions are democratic and should be afforded with respect.
9. Taapsee Pannu
Taapsee Pannu also came out in support of the farmers andurged Twitter to do its thing.
Chalo now let’s not waste time and quickly #BoycottFood come on twitter you can do it ?? https://t.co/vXaVsTjdMq
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) November 27, 2020
10. Angad Bedi
Actor Angad Bedi has been sharing and posting tweets that express solidarity with the protesting farmers in these testing times.
11. Sonu Sood
A hero for millions, Sonu kept his expressed his opinion on the whole issue with a short, simple, and strong statement.
12. Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh who has also represented Punjab in state-level cricket, posted a tweet that urged the authorities to listen to the farmers’ grievances.
13. Jazzy B
Jazzy B has been standing strong with the farmers as their struggle to get their demands fulfilled continues. Here are some of his tweets.
