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Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi – Labour MP
- I stand with farmers of the #Punjab and other parts of #India, including our family and friends, who are peacefully protesting against the encroaching privatisation of #FarmersBill2020.”
- John McDonnell – Labour MP
- This sort of oppressive behaviour against peaceful protesters is unacceptable and tarnishes the reputation of India”.
Canada
- Jagmeet Singh – Leader, New Democratic Party
- “The violence perpetrated by the Indian govt against farmers peacefully protesting is appalling. I stand in solidarity w/ the farmers from Punjab and across India – and, I call on the Indian govt to engage in peaceful dialogue rather than violence.“
- Andrea Horwath – Leader of Opposition Ontario
- “#IStandWithFarmers in India who are protesting peacefully, as well as their loved ones here in Ontario, who are watching the violent crackdown in horror. Everyone deserves to be able to exercise their democratic rights without fear of state-sanctioned violence.”
- Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan Said:
- “The reports of peaceful protesters being brutalized in India are very troubling. Many of my constituents have family there and are worried about the safety of their loved ones. Healthy democracies allow peaceful protest. I urge those involved to uphold this fundamental right.”
Is Canada justified in backing farmers?
- Yesss…
- Farmers are protesting peacefully which is a constitutional right.
- India is a democracy.
- Indian authorities are pursuing an openly hostile approach towards the protesting farmers. Usage of Tear Gas Shells and Water Cannons on a peaceful protest is a human rights issue as well.
- “We’ve seen some ill-informed comments by Canadian leaders relating to farmers in India. These are unwarranted especially when pertaining to internal affairs of a democratic country,” the MEA spokesperson said.
- “It’s also best that diplomatic conversations aren’t misrepresented for political purposes,” he added.
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