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After Rihanna, Greta Thunberg extends support to farmers' protest

Published : Feb 3, 2021, 10:48 am IST
Updated : Feb 3, 2021, 10:48 am IST

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Rihanna, Greta Thunberg

Rihanna, Greta Thunberg

Climate and environmental activist Greta Thunberg has come out in support of the ongoing farmers' protest at Delhi's borders

New Delhi: Climate and environmental activist Greta Thunberg has come out in support of the ongoing farmers' protest at Delhi's borders against the Centre's new agri laws.

"We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India," she tweeted.

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We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India.
https://t.co/tqvR0oHgo0
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) February 2, 2021

Thunberg tweeted soon after singer Rihanna shared a news article highlighting the Centre's crackdown on the farmers by cutting off internet services in many regions.

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"Why aren't we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest," Rihanna tweeted.

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