American-Barbadian pop star Rihanna is famous all around the world. Her superhits have put her in the spotlight in every country. However, she is now gaining attention from Indians for all the wrong reasons. The 32-year-old has upset BJP trolls with her Tweet in support of farmers’ protests in India. Now, netizens are asking her to ‘move to Pakistan’.
For those of you who don’t already know: Rihanna aka RiRi is an American singer who has been giving us hits since 2005. The singer has been a part of many controversies over the year, but nothing quite as such.
Rihanna Tweets in support of farmers’ protest in India
Despite providing livelihood to almost 70% of the Indian population, the Indian farming industry is deeply troubled. Despite promises made by the government, causes like natural calamities and huge debts have left the farmers in rage.
Due to all of this, farmers have taken to the streets to demand justice. However, the government reacted by cutting down the internet and police attacks. Of course, this did not sit well with the countrymen. And even international celebrities and activists have decided to not bite their tongues this time.
Here’s an updated toolkit by people on the ground in India if you want to help. (They removed their previous document as it was outdated.)#StandWithFarmers #FarmersProtesthttps://t.co/ZGEcMwHUNL
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) February 3, 2021
Our very own RiRi decided to side with the protestors as well. Rihanna, sharing an article, wrote:
why aren’t we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest
Here’s her original Tweet:
why aren’t we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest https://t.co/obmIlXhK9S
— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 2, 2021
Netizens react
After Rihanna shared this Tweet, some Indians – specifically BJP trolls – seemed to have lost their marbles. They are accusing her of several things, including having ties with Pakistan. Is she originally from Pakistan? Is her real name Rihanna Malik Khan?
https://twitter.com/hasanminhaj/status/1357086567781851136
Let’s take a look at what everyone is saying:
My country is proud of our farmers and knows how important they are, I trust it will be addressed soon. We don’t need an outsider poking her nose in our internal matters!
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) February 2, 2021
A Tweet- sponsored by Pakistan
https://twitter.com/theFalgunshah/status/1356674807627214853
Its a paid post. I repeat, its a paid post. https://t.co/5DBZYpG12v
— Vikas Pandey (Sankrityayan) (@MODIfiedVikas) February 2, 2021
IT cell right now… pic.twitter.com/EaVZCmTdHp
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) February 2, 2021
Rihanna with Syed Zulfi Bukhari, Special Assistant to Pak Prime Minister Imran Khan. With Pakistan in #FATF blacklist for terror finding – it is clear that Rihanna took money from terrorists of Pakistan for the tweet. pic.twitter.com/Ecs3oP3zpo
— Sneha (@snehasneha173) February 3, 2021
Going to sleep knowing that I m gonna wake up to Boycott Rihanna hashtags
And a ton of scandals n false accusations about our QueenI won’t be surprised if they call Riri Imran Khan’s cousin sister
Coz after all every one who voices out is funded by Pakistan#FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/6Dhy1RDGUc— We Want Adam Back (@luxdarlz) February 2, 2021
It was Rihanna’s Grandfather who was close aid of Nehru, responsible for partition of India and Pakistan.
I didn't know about this. But BJP IT Cell will find the connection. #RihannaSupportsIndianFarmers #RIHANA #FarmersProtest #Farmer— Sudhakar M. V. (@sudhakar986) February 3, 2021
Did she speak without proper knowledge?
Ye subject aapke syllabus se bahar ka hai didi so yha gali khane se acha hai ghar jao rest karo😂😂
— Annu 🙆♀️🦋💞💫 (@AnnuBansal12) February 3, 2021
I didn't hv time for Republic of Rihanna vs Govt. of India today (phew).
I will say GoI missed an opportunity to thank various US celebs for their interest in supporting Indian farmers & suggest they ask USG/Congress to give those farmers market access in the US (now restricted)
— Tanvi Madan (@tanvi_madan) February 4, 2021
Nothing but propaganda…
From Day 1 this #FarmersProstest is making news for wrong reasons … First it was Deep Siddhu , then SFJ , then Jan 26 dishonouring of national flag & now this Rihanna , Greta Thunberg episode …At every step very less about farmers but more about breaking India & anarchy …
— B L Santhosh (@blsanthosh) February 4, 2021
Kangana Ranaut vs Rihanna
Even Bollywood star, Kangana Ranaut, couldn’t hold back her ‘anti-India’ controversies. In a Tweet, bashing the American star, she wrote:
No one is talking about it because they are not farmers they are terrorists who are trying to divide India, so that China can take over our vulnerable broken nation and make it a Chinese colony much like USA…
Sit down you fool, we are not selling our nation like you dummies.
No one is talking about it because they are not farmers they are terrorists who are trying to divide India, so that China can take over our vulnerable broken nation and make it a Chinese colony much like USA…
Sit down you fool, we are not selling our nation like you dummies. https://t.co/OIAD5Pa61a— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) February 2, 2021
Hold on…
https://twitter.com/Spidey_e/status/1356819555381821441
Fawad Hussain Chaudhry shares his 2 cents
Meanwhile, Pakistani politician and current Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Hussain Chaudhry, lauded the star for showing her support. Replying to her Tweet, he wrote:
You have earned respect of every Farmer of the world and particularly of #Punjabis all around the world you have showed your heart is on the right place…. loads if respect #FarmersProtests #Rehana
You have earned respect of every Farmer of the world and particularly of #Punjabis all around the world you have showed your heart is on the right place…. loads if respect #FarmersProtests #Rehana https://t.co/dXiafhYeau
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) February 3, 2021
Sportsmen join Rihanna
Others, including famous NBA players, have also joined Rihanna in her quest to spread awareness. American basketball player Kyle Kuzma wrote:
Should be talking about this! #FarmersProtest
Should be talking about this! #FarmersProtesthttps://t.co/Xh09iTvVoF
— kuz (@kylekuzma) February 3, 2021
Another former NBA player, Baron Davis wrote:
Are we going to address what’s happening in India ? Let my good people free !! Unfair to those who struggle, the farmers provide a way of living and they need to have a right to a way of life. Join me and let’s bring awareness. #FarmersProtest
Are we going to address what’s happening in India ? Let my good people free !! Unfair to those who struggle, the farmers provide a way of living and they need to have a right to a way of life. Join me and let’s bring awareness. #FarmersProtest ✊🏾✊🏾
We all in this together !
— Baron Davis (@BaronDavis) February 3, 2021
Famous sportsman, JuJu Smith-Schuster- an American football player- also showed his support. He wrote:
Happy to share that I’ve donated $10,000 to provide medical assistance to the farmers in need in India to help save lives during these times. I hope we can prevent any additional life from being lost. Folded hands #FarmersProtest
Happy to share that I’ve donated $10,000 to provide medical assistance to the farmers in need in India to help save lives during these times. I hope we can prevent any additional life from being lost. 🙏🏾 #FarmersProtest https://t.co/0WoEw0l3ij
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) February 3, 2021
Thousands have now joined Rihanna in spreading awareness about what’s going on in India. However, many Indians wish to remain on their country’s side. What do you think of this story? Share your views in the comments section.
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