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W H AT H A S H A P P E N E D ?
- Barbadian pop sensation Rihanna on Tuesday became one of the first global personalities to back the protesting farmers in India.
- It was followed by climate activist Greta Thunberg, actor John Cusack, US Vice president Kamala Harris’s niece Meena Harris, and Lebanese-American model Mia Khalifa, among others.
- Participate in (or organise an) on-ground protest: Share solidarity Photo/Video Message by email preferably by January 25 (solidarity messages for farmers at Delhi’s border).
- Digital Strike: #AskIndiaWhy Video/Photo Message – On or Before 26th January.
- Twitter Storm on February 4,5 2021: Share solidarity Photo/Video Message by preferably by February 5, latest by February 6.
- Contact a local Representative: It is paramount to put international pressure on India’s Government.
- Divest from Ambani and Adani: Billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani manufacture wealth by working hand-in-hand with the Modi Regime to exploit the world’s people, lands and culture.
- It is unclear who initially made the document, which also consisted of a list of previous actions taken to amplify farmers’ voices online.
- The US state department in a statement said:
- “We recognise peaceful protests as the hallmark of thriving democracy, and Indian SC has stated the same.
- We encourage differences b/w parties to be resolved through dialogue.
- The US welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India’s markets and attract more private sector investment.”
Q) Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) is established by?
- State Governments
- NABARD
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Central Government
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