International pop star Rihanna extended her support to Indian farmers
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in
International pop star Rihanna on Tuesday extended her support to the Indian farmers protesting on the outskirts of nation’s capital -Delhi against the three farm bills, passed by the ruling government, condemning the internet shutdown aimed at crippling the movement.
“Why aren’t we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest,” tweeted the ‘Don’t Stop The Music‘ singer, who has more than 100 million followers on Twitter, nine Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, and six Guinness World Records. in her kitty, along with a news article about the internet blockade.
why aren’t we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest https://t.co/obmIlXhK9S
— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 2, 2021
Actually, internet services in the Delhi border areas of Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri – epicentres of the farmers’ more than two months-long protest against the centre’s agriculture laws – were suspended on January 26, 2021, and the shutdown has been extended by the ministry of home affairs, till February 2,2021, midnight.
With sales of over 250 million records worldwide, Rihanna is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She has earned 14 number-ones and 31 top-ten singles in the US and 30 top-ten entries in the UK. Her accolades include nine Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, and six Guinness World Records. Forbes ranked her among the top ten highest-paid celebrities in 2012 and 2014; as of 2019, she is the wealthiest female musician. Aside from music, Rihanna is known for her involvement in humanitarian causes, entrepreneurial ventures, and the fashion industry.
February 2,2021
